Masako Kurokawa

Masako Kurokawa

Sakko

2017
Mineral Pigments, Pure gold leaf, Platinum foil, Japanese paper, glue
20.89 × 20.89 in

Painting

About the work

"Sakko" is the name of the hairstyle.

Before becoming a geiko from a maiko, she ties this hairstyle for about two weeks.

At that time, she wears black-crested formal wear and blacks her teeth.

The neckline draws three lines.

She then performs a "Kurokami (black hair)" dance.


This hair ornament is a crane, a  treasure ship, and a pine tree. 

This hair ornament has an auspicious pattern

This is a symbol of longevity.



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