Koomote Onna Mask Waka-Onna Many newer masks skip this

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and determination

and many wrinkles

and the gentle smile that seems to shift between bliss and longing depending on the angle of the light

Japanese Kozukuri no Mikoto  Mask

Koomote Onna Mask Waka-Onna Many newer masks skip thisTraditional Japanese Onna Ko Omote Mask Description Onnamen () [Female Masks] represent women. Three types of female masks are used in Noh: young, middle aged, and old. Each mask includes examples of "normal" and "heightened" states of being. Koomote mask (Ko Omote) is a traditional Japanese mask used in Noh theatre. It represents a young, beautiful woman. The term Ko Omote translates to small face or delicate face, emphasizing youth and innocence.