Head of a Male Shinto Deity

Cleveland Museum of Art

The wooden sculpture depicts the head of a male Shinto deity. The face is carved from light-colored wood and has a neutral expression with a slight frown. The facial features include thick eyebrows, a nose, and a mouth. A black hat or headpiece made of wood or painted wood is on top of the head. The headpiece is tall and rounded at the top. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.