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Three traditional Japanese wooden masks are displayed within a clear glass exhibition case against a white background. This scene is located within a cultural institution, likely the Japan House São Paulo, in São Paulo, Brazil. From left to right, the masks are: 1. A dark brown, intricately carved wooden mask depicting a male face with a distressed or sorrowful expression. It features wide, round eyes, a furrowed brow, and an open mouth. Labels identify it as a "Yorimasa mask," a "Wood Sculpture," from the "17th-18th Century AD (Edo Period)." 2. A pale, smooth wooden mask portraying a young female face with a serene, slightly smiling expression. It has narrow eyes, subtly defined eyebrows, and small red lips. Labels identify it as a "Koai mask" or "Ko-omote mask" ("Smaller Mask"), a "Wood Sculpture." 3. A pale wooden mask featuring two prominent golden horns extending upwards from the temples. This mask depicts a demonic or fierce female face with a scowling brow, wide eyes, and an open mouth revealing teeth. Labels identify it as a "Hantu" (likely Hannya) or "Demon / Female Demon" mask, a "Wood Sculpture." Each mask is mounted on the white back panel, casting a faint shadow. Reflections of overhead lighting are visible on the glass of the display case. The immediate environment outside the case appears to be a muted brown wall. No individuals are present in the image.
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