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Old wooden mask from southern China/lion mask/ritual item//Festival Mask
Old wooden mask from southern China/lion mask/ritual item//Festival Mask

Old wooden mask from southern China/lion mask/ritual item//Festival Mask

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Masks have been created around the world since ancient times, deeply connected to the human spirit. Many performing arts involving masks, where the wearer transforms into another bei...

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20th Century Chinese Other Masks

Materials

Wood

Paire de têtes de marionnettes chinoises sculptées et peintes fin 19ème siècle
Paire de têtes de marionnettes chinoises sculptées et peintes fin 19ème siècle

Paire de têtes de marionnettes chinoises sculptées et peintes fin 19ème siècle

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Paire de têtes de marionnettes chinoises issues de la province de Fujian d'époque fin dynastie Quing. Ces sculptures expressives en bois polychrome proviennent du théâtre de marionne...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Masks

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Steel

Tête de démon Oni en bois sculpté et polychrome 20éme siècle
Tête de démon Oni en bois sculpté et polychrome 20éme siècle

Tête de démon Oni en bois sculpté et polychrome 20éme siècle

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Cette sculpture représente une tête de démon Oni issu du folklore japonais. Réalisée en bois polychrome elle offre une superbe patine réhaussée par la puissance des traits. Les sourc...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Japonisme Masks

Materials

Steel

19th Century Wooden Carved Chinese Nuo Ritual Mask
19th Century Wooden Carved Chinese Nuo Ritual Mask

19th Century Wooden Carved Chinese Nuo Ritual Mask

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

This antique Chinese wooden mask is believed to originate from traditional Chinese folk or ceremonial practices, where masks were used in ritual performances, theater, and spiritual ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

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Pine

19th Century Chinese Nuo Ritual Mask
19th Century Chinese Nuo Ritual Mask

19th Century Chinese Nuo Ritual Mask

$2,100

H 28 in W 24 in D 6 in

19th Century Chinese Nuo Ritual Mask

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

This carved wooden mask is attributed to the Nuo tradition of China, a ritual practice deeply rooted in ceremonial dance and spiritual protection.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

19th-century Chinese Nuo Ritual Mask
19th-century Chinese Nuo Ritual Mask

19th-century Chinese Nuo Ritual Mask

$2,200

H 28 in W 24 in D 5 in

19th-century Chinese Nuo Ritual Mask

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

This antique Chinese Nuo ritual mask is a striking example of traditional hand-carved wood folk art, dating to the late Qing Dynasty period.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

19th-century Chinese Nuo Ritual Mask
19th-century Chinese Nuo Ritual Mask

19th-century Chinese Nuo Ritual Mask

$2,200

H 28 in W 24 in D 6 in

19th-century Chinese Nuo Ritual Mask

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

This antique 19th-century Chinese Nuo ritual mask is a rare example of Qing Dynasty ceremonial folk art, hand-carved from solid wood and richly layered with original pigment.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Pine

19th-century Chinese Nuo Ritual Mask
19th-century Chinese Nuo Ritual Mask

19th-century Chinese Nuo Ritual Mask

$1,800

H 28 in W 24 in D 5 in

19th-century Chinese Nuo Ritual Mask

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

This antique Chinese Nuo ritual mask is a compelling example of traditional hand-carved wood folk art, believed to date to the 19th century during the Qing Dynasty.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Hand-Carved Wooden Balinese Mask
Hand-Carved Wooden Balinese Mask

Hand-Carved Wooden Balinese Mask

$1,000

H 28 in W 24 in D 5 in

Hand-Carved Wooden Balinese Mask

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

This hand-carved wooden Balinese mask is a striking example of traditional Indonesian folk art, expertly sculpted with dramatic bulging eyes, a sharply defined nose, and pronounced f...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th-century Qing Dynasty Chinese Nuo ritual mask
19th-century Qing Dynasty Chinese Nuo ritual mask

19th-century Qing Dynasty Chinese Nuo ritual mask

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

This hand-carved Chinese Nuo mask is a powerful example of traditional folk art rooted in ancient ritual and ceremonial performance.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Shaman's Mask Yao People, China
Early 20th Century Shaman's Mask Yao People, China

Early 20th Century Shaman's Mask Yao People, China

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Offered by ANDRES MORAGA Yao Shaman's Mask Guizhou Province, China Late 19th or early 20th century Covered inside and out with printed and handwritten protective prayers It come...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Tribal More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early 20th century Chinese ironwood mask representing a wise man
Early 20th century Chinese ironwood mask representing a wise man

Early 20th century Chinese ironwood mask representing a wise man

Located in NANTES, FR

Ironwood mask China early 20th century representing a wise man with rich ornamentation The eyes of this ironwood mask are probably made of sulphide, the patina is pretty. As for th...

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Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Antiquities

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Yao Shaman's Mask
Antique Yao Shaman's Mask

Antique Yao Shaman's Mask

$4,800

H 16.5 in W 8 in D 4 in

Antique Yao Shaman's Mask

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Yao Shaman's Mask Guizhou Province, China Early 20th Century Wood,horse hair, printed paper, nails Size: 13 1/2" x 8" (34 x 20 cm) On a custom made metal stand. Covered inside and o...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material, Wood, Paper

Han Dynasty Jade and Gilt Bronze Pendant with Taotie Mask
Han Dynasty Jade and Gilt Bronze Pendant with Taotie Mask

Han Dynasty Jade and Gilt Bronze Pendant with Taotie Mask

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sumptuously mounted carved jade pendant decorated with Taotie mask, with incised gilt bronze fitting, Han Dynasty (206 B.C. to 220 A.D.). This piece, which has four holes in the gil...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade, Bronze

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19th Century Qing Dynasty Shangxi Province Hand Carved Wooden Mask
19th Century Qing Dynasty Shangxi Province Hand Carved Wooden Mask

19th Century Qing Dynasty Shangxi Province Hand Carved Wooden Mask

Located in Groningen, NL

A 19th century Qing dynasty elmwood hand carved Mask from the Shangxi Provence mounted on custom iron stand. Mask with a beautiful expression complete with lower jaw (often missing).

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Steel

Fine Chinese Carved Wooden Face Mask, ca 1900-1940
Fine Chinese Carved Wooden Face Mask, ca 1900-1940

Fine Chinese Carved Wooden Face Mask, ca 1900-1940

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Ca 1900-1940 Fine Chinese Carved Wooden Face Mask China. Additional information: Material: Wood Region of Origin: China Period: 19th century China Dynasty Period: Qing (1661 - 1912)...

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20th Century Chinese Qing Masks

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Wood

18th Century Carved Chinese Qing Heads
18th Century Carved Chinese Qing Heads

18th Century Carved Chinese Qing Heads

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H 15 in W 11 in D 11 in

18th Century Carved Chinese Qing Heads

Located in Buffalo, NY

Monumental carved wood Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Head of a Luohan (or Arhat) exceptional carving, black glass eyes custom iron stands.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Tribal Masks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Yangmu Wood Mask on Stand
Yangmu Wood Mask on Stand

Yangmu Wood Mask on Stand

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H 4 in Dm 10 in

Yangmu Wood Mask on Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

Functionally hand carved to include open silts around the eyes for the wearer to view their surroundings, this mask has a well aged patina covering the red lacquer paint and is raise...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Masks

Materials

Hardwood

Carved Chinese Masks on Stands
Carved Chinese Masks on Stands

Carved Chinese Masks on Stands

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H 4.5 in W 7.5 in D 8 in

Carved Chinese Masks on Stands

Located in Chicago, IL

Both masks are from the Henan province, and have a rich patina covering their oxblood and black lacquer decoration. They are raised on contemporary metal stands.

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20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Hand Carved Stone Mask, China, Contemporary
Hand Carved Stone Mask, China, Contemporary

Hand Carved Stone Mask, China, Contemporary

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Chinese hand carved stone mask on metal stand. Stand measures 4 x 3.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

Hand Carved Stone Mask On Metal Stand, China, Contemporary
Hand Carved Stone Mask On Metal Stand, China, Contemporary

Hand Carved Stone Mask On Metal Stand, China, Contemporary

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Chinese hand carved stone mask on metal stand. Stand measures 4" x 3"

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese or Korean antique wooden mask/1800s/rare festival mask/dance mask/
Chinese or Korean antique wooden mask/1800s/rare festival mask/dance mask/

Chinese or Korean antique wooden mask/1800s/rare festival mask/dance mask/

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old wooden mask made in China or Korea, probably around the 1800s. Many masks are also made in Japan, and their roots are said to come from China. Famous items include...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Temple Mask
19th Century Carved Temple Mask

19th Century Carved Temple Mask

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H 25 in W 13 in D 10 in

19th Century Carved Temple Mask

Located in Chicago, IL

This highly stylized 19th Century mask is from China and was used during New Year's celebrations.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Primitives

Materials

Elm, Gouache

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Carved Wood Nuo Theater Mask, China
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Carved Wood Nuo Theater Mask, China

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Carved Wood Nuo Theater Mask, China

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Late 19th-early 20th century Nuo Theater Mask depicting the god Tudi Gong, meaning 'Lord of the Place' in Chinese. The functions and deification of this god was local to each village...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage 12 Masks Chinese Wall Hanging
Vintage 12 Masks Chinese Wall Hanging

Vintage 12 Masks Chinese Wall Hanging

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H 24.5 in W 12 in D 1 in

Vintage 12 Masks Chinese Wall Hanging

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Stunning colorful lacquer hand painted vintage 12 masks Chinese wall hanging. This is from the 1960s and is signed with a description attached to the back pictured in the photos. Gr...

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20th Century Chinese Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Chinese Folk Wood Dance Mask with Beard large Ears traces of paint China
Chinese Folk Wood Dance Mask with Beard large Ears traces of paint China

Chinese Folk Wood Dance Mask with Beard large Ears traces of paint China

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Carved wood dance mask from China with open expression, attached moustache and beard, large ears.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Nuo Theater Performance Mask Guizhou, China, Early to Mid-20th Century
Vintage Nuo Theater Performance Mask Guizhou, China, Early to Mid-20th Century

Vintage Nuo Theater Performance Mask Guizhou, China, Early to Mid-20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Vintage Nuo theater or ceremonial performance mask from Guizhou, South China, mid-20th century. Nuo refers literally to a kind of exorcism, or driving out of spirits. Nuo theater an...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chinese Carved Wooden Masks
Chinese Carved Wooden Masks

Chinese Carved Wooden Masks

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H 11 in W 7 in D 4 in

Chinese Carved Wooden Masks

Located in Wainscott, NY

Four Carved wooden masks

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Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Fine Antique Yunnan Mask - Circa 1930
Fine Antique Yunnan Mask - Circa 1930

Fine Antique Yunnan Mask - Circa 1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

A finely carved early 20th century Yunnan Province (Southwest China) mask.

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Tribal Art

A  Carved Agate Snuff Bottle
A  Carved Agate Snuff Bottle

A Carved Agate Snuff Bottle

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H 2.37 in W 1.58 in D 0.79 in

A Carved Agate Snuff Bottle

Located in Fossano, IT

A Chinese agate snuff bottle, carved with masks,lotus and geometrical motives, mother of pearl stopper.1900 or earlier.

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Early 20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Agate

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Japanese Antique Wooden Lion Mask Engraving Edo Period/1603-1868/Shrine Festival
Japanese Antique Wooden Lion Mask Engraving Edo Period/1603-1868/Shrine Festival

Japanese Antique Wooden Lion Mask Engraving Edo Period/1603-1868/Shrine Festival

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old Japanese "si-si" mask made in the middle to late Edo period. (Japanese ``si-si'' is an imaginary animal that deifies a lion.) It is thought that materials such as...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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Chinese Carved Mask For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Chinese carved mask for your home. Each Chinese carved mask for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, paint and hardwood. Your living room may not be complete without a Chinese carved mask — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A Chinese carved mask is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Chinese Carved Mask?

Prices for a Chinese carved mask start at $575 and top out at $7,500 with the average selling for $1,450.