Netsuke of Noh Mask; Face of Usume

Wooden Noh mask of a face with a brown patina. The object is round and has a face carved into it. The face has a wide forehead with a line down the middle and six rounded sections on top. The eyebrows are thick and dark. The eyes are closed. The nose is large and rounded. The mouth is open, showing a gold or brass plate inside. There are black lines around the face. The background is white.