Nuo Theater Mask, China, Early 19th C.
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Nuo theater mask representing the smiling Tudigong, the god of the soil and of cereals in ancient Chinese mythology, wearing a formal cap. Wood, with traces of lacquer, fine dark patina. China, early 19th century, maybe older. Height: 11 1/4" (28,5 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Old local restorations from top to bottom, otherwise good condition.
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Antique Mask of the Nuo Theater, China
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Pre 1837 VR item# 936928 (stock# 1-0592)
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Face mask representing the smiling Tudi, or Tudigong, the God of the soil and of cereals, a main character in the traditional esoteric Nuo theater in China. Wood, with numerous layers of polychrome pigments. Holes were pierced through under the nose and around the chin to allow the insertion of small wood pegs to affix animal hair representing the moustache and beard, now partly gone. China, early 19th century, probably even earlier. Height: 10" (25 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a cust ...click for details
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Theater Mask of Qin Tong, China, Early 19th C.
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Pre 1837 VR item# 765769 (stock# 1-0546)
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Lively mask representing the face of Qintong, with a two-tier cap, a wrinkled forehead, long ears, three pierced through holes making the eyes, a small nose with two large pierced through holes, wrinkled cheeks, a large pierced through mouth opened in a crooked smile, a short wrinkled chin. Wood, with large remnants of reddish-brown lacquer. China, early 19th century, maybe earlier. Height: 9 6/8" (25 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Old insect infestation (no more d ...click for details
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"Nuo" Theater Mask of God Kaishan, China, 19th C.
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Pre 1900 item# 664210 (stock# 1-0451)
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Mask representing "Kaishan", wearing a cap, with a fierce expression, his open mouth showing fangs. Wood, with polychrome pigments, fine patina. China, 19th century. Height: 10 3/8" (25,5 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Very good condition. Note: Kaishan, "the god who opens the mountain", has been revered for centuries by primitive mountain ethnic groups in China, seeking his protection. His mask was used by actors/dancers during "Nuo" ...click for details
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Rare Theater Mask of Kuan Yin, China, 18th C.
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Pre 1800 item# 601393 (stock# 1-0383)
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Mask representing the face of Kuan Yin, a Buddhist deity (originally Bodhisattava Avalokiteshvara), wearing a crown on which a stylized representation of Amithaba Buddha, sitting cross-legged in meditation posture, is incised at the center front and framed by an incised floral design. The face of the mask has a severe expression, its eyes are pierced through, its ears are large. Wood, with traces of its original coloring in the recesses. China, 18th century. Height: 11" (27,5 cm). The mask ...click for details
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"Nuo" Theater Mask of God Kailu, China, Early 19th C.
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Pre 1837 VR item# 601373 (stock# 1-0382)
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Superbly carved mask representing God Kailu, with a fierce expression, two small horns and a central one, pierced through bulging eyes, large ears and nose, open mouth showing teeth, fangs and tongue. Wood, with traces of superimposed polychrome pigments. China, early 19th century, probably earlier. Height: 10 3/4" (27 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Erosion all over, a few chips, otherwise very good condition. Note: God Kailu, "the god who opens the road, or t ...click for details
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Old "Nuo" Theater Mask, China, Early 19th C.
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Pre 1837 VR item# 596144 (stock# 1-0375)
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Face mask representing the face of Tudi, or Tudigong, the God of the Soil and of Cereals. Wood, with superimposed layers of polychrome pigments. Strands of animal hair (several are missing) were affixed into tiny holes under the cheeks and the chin, to suggest a moustache and a beard. China, 19th century, maybe earlier. Height: 9 1/2" (24 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Obvious signs of use and great age, old restoration alongside the right side and inside, otherwis ...click for details
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"Nuo" Festival Mask 7, China, 19th C.
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Pre 1837 VR item# 596139 (stock# 1-0374)
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Face mask elaborately carved representing the face of Tudi, or Tudigong, the God of the Soil and of Cereals. Wood, with dark-red and black lacquering. Strands of hemp are affixed with wood pegs into tiny holes under the cheeks and the chin, to suggest a moustache and a beard. China, 19th century, maybe earlier. Height: 9" (22,5 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Obvious signs of use and age, otherwise very good condition.
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"Nuo" Theater Mask of God Kaishan, China, 19th C.
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Pre 1900 item# 593719 (stock# 1-0371)
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Nicely carved mask representing the face of God Kaishan, with a fierce expression, two horns, tubular eyes, flat nose, open mouth showing teeth and fangs, large ears. On its forehead, a band with a coin symbol in the middle. Wood, with black and red lacquering. China, 19th century. Height: 9" (22,5 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Several small chips, otherwise very good condition. Note: God Kaishan belongs to one of the most ancient Chinese mythologies. He was rever ...click for details
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Very Old & Large Household Mask, China, Early 19th C.
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Pre 1900 item# 589740 (stock# 1-0358)
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Large mask representing the face of Kaishan, "the God who opens the mountain", with a fierce expression, small horns, large bulging eyes, nose and cheeks in relief, open mouth showing teeth and fangs. Wood, with remnants of polychrome pigments. China, early 19th century, probably earlier. Height: 11 1/4" (29 cm) The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Obvious signs of long use and great age, erosion all over, old restoration at right eye (see photos), otherwise very go ...click for details
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Antique "Nuo" Theater Mask, China, 18th C.
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Pre 1800 item# 586906 (stock# 1-0347)
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Mask of a lady, wearing a formal cap, with a serene face. Wood, with remnants of superimposed pigments, fine patina. China, 18h century. Height: 9" (23 cm). The mask is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Obvious signs of use and age, very good condition. NOTE: although the characteristics are not entirely clear, this mask probably represents Xianfeng Xiaojie, (or "Miss Avant-Garde"), a sort of Chinese Joan of Arc, who in ancient times liberated her region from thugs.
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