Yamamba (Mountain Hag): part demon, part mountain deity, part earth mother goddess, Yamamba is a very ambiguous figure. In the Noh play Yamamba, she complains that she is feared by human beings, yet has secretly helped them in their various labors. The mask expresses this ambiguity, combining elements of supernatural power (the golden eyes) with a rather realistic portrayal of a powerful older woman. Compare the modern Yamamba mask below: