Kyogen Mask: Whistler

Cleveland Museum of Art

Kyogen Mask: Whistler. A carved wooden mask of a face with a wide forehead, prominent cheeks, and a protruding chin. The face has a neutral expression with a slightly open mouth. The mask is brown with darker brown and black accents around the eyes, mouth, and forehead. Two small holes are visible where the nostrils would be, and two larger holes are visible for the eyes. The background is a plain gray surface with a shadow cast by the mask. The mask appears to be old and worn, with visible signs of aging and use.