Vintage Japanese Okame Mask – Otafuku “Goddess of Laughter” – Folk & Kyōgen Theater Wood Handmade Rug Author: John W

Author: John W

the other receiving a flower — while a child kneels between them in a garden setting

Decorated in blue glaze with figures and floral motif

Depth = 3/4”

Having been used lovingly and stored for most of that past century

Vintage Japanese Okame Mask – Otafuku “Goddess of Laughter” – Folk & Kyōgen Theater Wood Handmade Rug Author: John WVintage Japanese Okame Mask Otafuku Goddess of Laughter Folk & Kygen Theater Description This hand carved wooden mask represents Okame, also known as Otafuku (much good fortune) the joyful female spirit of laughter, happiness, and good harvests. Her round face, plump cheeks, and warm smile have symbolized fertility and prosperity for centuries. Okame features prominently in folk dance and Kygen comic theater, where her laughter is said to invite good