なまはげ館：解説 コーナー概要
なまはげ勢揃い（「なまはげラインナップ」の意味）コーナーへようこそ。ここには男鹿中の60の集落のナマハゲの衣装とお面が展示され、共同体により様々に異なるバラエティの豊富さを感じていただけます。村ごとに独自のナマハゲの伝統があり、神々の化身であるナマハゲの外見や態度、持ち物を通じて表現されます。例えば、ここ真山ではナマハゲは道具を持たず、ほとんどの他の集落のお面に見られる角がない一方、他の場所のナマハゲは包丁や杖を持ち、より恐ろしく見えます。それぞれのナマハゲの村の名前が足元の紙に書いてあります。この展示では150種類以上のお面のコレクションが特に注目に値します。その特徴と歴史が別のセクションでより詳しく説明されています。
Namahage Museum: Exhibit Outline
Welcome to the Namahage seizoroi (“Namahage lineup”) exhibit. Here the costumes and masks of Namahage from some 60 settlements throughout Oga are on display, giving an idea of the great variety from one community to the other. Each village has its own Namahage traditions, which are expressed through the appearance, behavior, and possessions of the incarnate deities. For example, here in Shinzan the Namahage do not carry tools, nor do their masks have the horns seen in most other settlements, while other Namahage look more fearsome with their knives, canes, and wands. The name of the home village of each Namahage is written on a slip near its feet. This exhibit is particularly notable for its collection of masks, which include more than 150 varieties. Their characteristics and history are described in more detail in a separate section.
