Koomote Onna Mask book and the bear's thick bristles

and the bear's thick bristles are portrayed by the sculptor using an axe

The Mai is to remove misfortune and disaster from the journey ahead

his face became distorted and blackened through the blowing of the fire

and many wrinkles

Koomote Onna Mask book and the bear's thick bristlesTraditional 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.