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Place of Origin: Chinese
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...

Category

20th Century Other Chinese Masks

Materials

Wood

Chinese Folk Wood Dance Mask with Open Eyes Red Lips Traces of Paint China
Chinese Folk Wood Dance Mask with Open Eyes Red Lips Traces of Paint China

Chinese Folk Wood Dance Mask with Open Eyes Red Lips Traces of Paint China

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Carved hard wood dance mask from China with powerful expression, open eyes. Traces of many layers of paint, including red, green, black and white pigments. Ex- private collection in...

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Chinese Masks

Materials

Wood

Impressive Japanese Polychrome Carved Wood Head with Dragon Headdress, in the Sp
Impressive Japanese Polychrome Carved Wood Head with Dragon Headdress, in the Sp

Impressive Japanese Polychrome Carved Wood Head with Dragon Headdress, in the Sp

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Impressive polychrome carved wood head, attributed to Japan and presented on a modern black-painted stand. The strongly stylised male face features thick, arched eyebrows, an intens...

Category

Early 20th Century Japonisme Chinese Masks

Materials

Steel

Chinese Folk Wood Dance Mask with Smiling Expression Traces of Paint from China
Chinese Folk Wood Dance Mask with Smiling Expression Traces of Paint from China

Chinese Folk Wood Dance Mask with Smiling Expression Traces of Paint from China

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Carved wood dance mask from China with smiling expression, large square hat or headdress. Traces of many layers of paint, including red, blue, black and white pigments. Darkened pat...

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Chinese Masks

Materials

Wood

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

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Chinese Masks

Materials

Organic Material, Wood, Paper

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H 12.6 in W 12.21 in D 7.09 in

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Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this rare antique Mexican Demon mask in wood, circa 1970. The mask makes a sound when moved.

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Materials

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Located in Mexico City, CDMX

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Materials

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Category

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Materials

Hardwood

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$1,280

H 15 in W 7.5 in D 10 in

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Chinese Masks

Materials

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Nocturnal Bird Mask, Nigeria, Africa, circa 1950
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Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

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Materials

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Located in Bochum, NRW

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Materials

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Located in Chicago, IL

Created and used from the late 19th century into the 20th century, Dan passport masks served as personal talismans with spiritual connection and as portable identification symbol rep...

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Materials

Wood

Vintage Lega - Kwele Mask from Congo Africa, 1970s
Vintage Lega - Kwele Mask from Congo Africa, 1970s

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Located in Esbjerg, DK

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20th Century Tribal Chinese Masks

Materials

Fruitwood

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Located in Vienna, AT

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Materials

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Located in Point Richmond, CA

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Early 20th Century Tribal Chinese Masks

Materials

Wood

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 Qing Chinese Masks

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chinese Paper Maché Full Head Theatrical Face Mask, C. 1970s Theatre
Vintage Chinese Paper Maché Full Head Theatrical Face Mask, C. 1970s Theatre

Vintage Chinese Paper Maché Full Head Theatrical Face Mask, C. 1970s Theatre

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1970s Vintage Chinese Masks

Materials

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Chinese Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Chinese Masks

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H 4 in Dm 10 in

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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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Materials

Hardwood

Painted Chinese Mask on Stand
Painted Chinese Mask on Stand

Painted Chinese Mask on Stand

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H 20 in W 13 in D 5 in

Painted Chinese Mask on Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

This highly detailed and stylized mask retains much of its original and vibrant coloring. Measurements include base.

Category

20th Century Chinese Masks

Materials

Metal

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

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Category

20th Century Chinese Masks

Materials

Metal

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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

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Located in Buffalo, NY

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Materials

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