A beautiful face becomes a demonic one when jealousy sits upon it.
Bunraku puppet transforming into the face of a demonic entity. This transition usually signifies jealousy.
This puppet belonged to the collection of Tamao Yoshida, a 2003 recipient of the Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy. He was also recognized as one of Japan's Living Treasures, helping in preserving bunraku and passing the torch to future generations of puppeteers.
source: National Geographic | The Living Treasures of Japan | 1980



















