Butoh-fu
Development of “Hanako’s face” like in the sculpture by Auguste Rodin. Flat and smooth like Bekko-ame, amber-colored candy.
Noses are narrowed to an extreme. The nose reaches down below the left cheek. It seems like the right eye is looking at a bird’s nest. The eye is completely aware of the left forehead and left ear.
You turn a little, you exaggerate the face, the nose becomes narrower.
Extreme fear in your eyes. You are looking at the back of the eyelids.
Explanation
The back of the Noh mask has a face that is completely different from that on the front. It is black, crushed, and melted.
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