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Antique Japanese Gigaku Noh Mask Taikofu "Elderly Widower" Circa 1900-1920's

$ 203.28

Availability: 38 in stock
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Type: Masks
  • Primary Material: Papier Mache,Lacquer,Wood
  • Color: Black
  • Condition: In as found condition in keeping with age and use. Some overall losses to the original surface ,with small cracks and wear. Part of the original label to the back.
  • Age: 1900-1940
  • Region of Origin: Japan
  • Maker: Unknown
  • Featured Refinements: Noh Mask

    Description

    A GREAT JAPANESE NOH MASK
    OF
    "TAIKOFU "
    AN ELDERLY WIDOWER.
    JAPAN
    CIRCA 1900-1920'S.
    TH MASK IS HAND CRAFTED
    USING A PROCESS OF
    HEMP CLOTH MIXED
    WITH WOOD DUST
    AND LACQUER.
    THE INTERIOR IS COVERED
    IN CLOTH , EXTERIOR IS
    A REDDISH -BROWN
    LACQUER, WITH
    RED AND WHITE HIGHLIGHTS.
    HEIGHT - 10 1/4"
    WIDTH - 6 "
    DEPTH 5 1/4"
    [ FROM BACK TO TIP OF THE NOSE ]
    SHIPPING IS INCLUDED.
    NO RETURNS ON THIS ITEM .
    PLEASE HAVE A LOOK
    AT MY OTHER LISTINGS
    FOR THE
    OFFBEAT AND CURIOUS .
    MANY THANKS !