Bugaku Mask

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a Bugaku Mask by an unknown artist. A dark-colored, marbled stone or wood mask with a wide face and a large mouth carved into a scream or yelling expression. The mask has a flat top, with two small ears on either side of the head. The eyes are circular and empty. The mouth is open, revealing a hollow interior. The mask appears to be old and worn, with white spots and scratches on its surface. A ruler sits in front, on a white surface, with a plain white background.