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A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, quite engaging mask made for Japanese Kyogen Noh theatre.This mask is quite rare much like the Kitsune fox mask which this is sometimes confused for. It looks like a fox, but this is a Kyogen raccoon mask (sometimes referred to as a raccoon dog mask). It is used by players in the latter half of the performance "Tanuki no Haratsuzumi." The mask is highlighted with a moveable mouth, a long snout, and sharp fearsome teeth. It is an exceptional piece. The mask is handcrafted and hand-carved from natural wood and is signed and sealed by the maker on the verso.From the mid to later Showa Period (1926-1989). A special, scarce, and hard-to-find mask. Would be a great addition to any Japanese or Asian art/mask/artifacts collection or make for an eye-catching stand-alone accent piece in about any setting.Mask dimensions: 6.75" high, 5.5" wide, 5" deep.
Dimensions
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Height: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
Style
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Showa (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques
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Paint,Wood,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin
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Period
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Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture
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1960-1980
Condition
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In very good vintage condition with no serious issues and light natural organic wear consistent with age and stage use (please see photos). An alluring, special, and engaging work overall.
Seller Location
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Studio City, CA
1stDibs: LU2254340028732
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