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Japanese Noh (Nho) mask with cat-like whiskers, storefront, NYC. According to Old Japan Inc., this is a Sambaso mask, which literally means, "The third Oldest Man," and refers to a character "performing a prologue in a classical play, either in Noh or Kabuki or Bunraku. Sambaso is performed as a greeting to the audience on behalf of the actor's performing that night; and the role of Sambaso is always performed by the 'third Oldest man' in the ensemble of actors." | 2007.10.13 13:19:25
Camera: Canon PowerShot A610 | Exp. bias: 0 EV | Focal Length: 7.3mm (=35mm)

photos: earlywomenmasters.net | Emily Dickinson's Nature Mysticism