Three Noh Theater Masks

Three original Taisho period (early 20th-century) Japanese Noh theater masks in carved wood and lacquer, including: A dark brown stylized face with a lightly furrowed brow, wide nose, and bared upper teeth. Chips in the wood and lacquer, including to the right eye, nose, and along the edges, particularly the chin. Christie's label affixed to rear. 7 inches tall.  A stylized male face with two cord tassels above the eyes, a hinged mouth attached with further tassels, and a thin beard of hairs attached to the chin. Carved signature to the back of the mask. The lacquer with some scattered cracks and chips, most clustered on the tip of the nose; generally soiled, some loss to the beard hair. Christie's label affixed to rear. 7.5 inches tall.  Evidently of the "old man" category of Noh masks, which are used in Okina plays, in the tradition of a sacred ritual, often performed at the New Year to pray for peace.  A stylized face with furrowed eyebrows and a downturned mouth, with black h