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Face mask of the Chinese "Nuo" traditional esoteric theater representing the character of Xiangfeng Xiao Jie, wearing a cap, her austere face reflecting a slight smile. Wood, with remnants of polychromy. China, 19th century. Height: 21.5 cm. The mask is nicely mounted on a custom stand. Very good condition. PROVENANCE: famous collection of Yves Crehalet in Paris. Yves Crehalet is also the author of a very important book on Nuo theater masks called "Le Masque de la Chine" (Editions Actes Sud, 2007) as well as the curator of a magnificent exhibition "Masques de Chine" in 2007 at Jacquemart Andre Museum in Paris in 2007. e