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Style: Showa
Authentic Japanese Fukai Noh Mask Depicting Heartbreak of a Middle-Aged Woman
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A rare and exquisite Japanese Fukai Noh Mask that is sure to captivate collectors and those with a discerning taste in interior décor. This particular mask is a stunning representati...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Masks
Materials
Wood
Kajiwara Chiryu Japanese Menburyu Mask Depicting Furyu Character
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Presenting a captivating Menburyu mask, originating from Saga Prefecture's traditional temple drama theater in Japan. This particular mask represents the character of Furyu, a male e...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Masks
Materials
Wood
Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Doji, Early Showa Period
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theatre.
The mask is handcrafted and hand-carved from natural wood and is signed by the maker.
This mask is of the immortal character Doji who symbolizes perpetual and eternal youth ("doji" literally translates as "child") in the Noh theater world. He is portrayed as a handsome male...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks
Materials
Wood
Japanese Signed Showa Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Buddhist Monk Shunkan
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully carved, wonderfully crafted, highly engaging mask made for Japanese Noh theatre.
The mask is handcrafted and hand carved from natural wood and is signed and sealed b...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Masks
Materials
Wood
Japanese Okina Noh Mask Old Male with Long White Beard Expressing Wisdom
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Singed Okina Noh mask old male with long white beard expressing wisdom
Mid 20 th century
Size: 15 x 19 x8 cm ( 6x 7.5 x 3 inch )
Weight: 230g ( 0.5 lb )
Material: wood with go...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks
Materials
Wood
Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Chujo, Early Showa Period
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theatre.
The mask is handcrafted and hand-carved from natural wood and is signed by the maker, clearly a mast...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
Japanese Asian Wood Shi Shi Shishi Mai Lion Dance Gashira Noh Mask Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, beautifully crafted Japanese festival Shishi Lion Dance (Shishi Mai) mask (Gashira).
The shishi mask represents a mythical lion that prote...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Japanese Signed Waka-Onna or Ko-Omote Wood Carved Noh Theater Mask, Showa 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theater.
This mask is handcrafted and hand-carved from natural wood and signed/sealed by the maker on the underside.
This mask is the mask of Waka-Onna - or young beautiful woman. It may be that of Ko-omote. Ko-omote translates as "little mask" or sometimes "small face...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
Japanese Kagura Dance Mask of Sarutahiko by Kiyomi Yokota, Late 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A bold and powerful kagura mask of the Shinto deity Sarutahiko Okami by Kiyomi Yokota, Showa or Heisei Era, late 20th century, Japan.
The mask depicts t...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Masks
Materials
Goat Hair, Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Omi-Onna Mask with Custom Box 1900s
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring female mask made for the Japanese Noh theatre.
This mask is handcrafted and carved from natural wood and lacquer.
Omi-Onna's (...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks
Materials
Wood
Japanese Okame Ko-Omote Wood Carved Noh Theater Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theatre.
This mask is handcrafted and carved from natural wood.
Ko-omote translates as "little mask" or sometimes "small face." This particular delicate featured mask (her red lips really stand out) is used for main and sometimes secondary roles when the character is a young girl or, in some cases, a supernatural being. What is also interesting about this mask is the blackened teeth which centuries ago, was customary for Japanese women to paint their teeth black after they became married.
We believe this mask dates from the mid-to early Showa period, perhaps Mejia. The mask was acquired from an antique mask...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks
Materials
Wood
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Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia c. 1900
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Songye Basangwe Mask DRC Wall Hanging Mask Circa 1950s
Located in Torquay, GB
On offer is a Basangwe mask from the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, circa 1950s.
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Salampasu Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceremonial African mask is linked to the Salampasu people of the Bantu ethnic group located primarily in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Salampasu masks...
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Antique Set of Mexican Papier-Mâché Masks 1
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960. We offer this antique set of 8 Mexican papier-mâché masks 100% handmade and paited with anilina (natural pigments).
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Materials
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Japanese Okame Ko-Omote Wood Carved Noh Theater Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
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Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully carved, wonderfully crafted, highly engaging mask made for Japanese Noh theatre.
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Japanese Hannya Mask of a Jealous Female Serpent-Demon Made by Douun
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Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Shojo, Early Showa Period
Located in Studio City, CA
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Located in Studio City, CA
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Powerful Japanese Old Forest God Mask Tengu Dramatic Nose
Located in South Burlington, VT
This powerful Japanese vintage theatre mask of Tengu is an extraordinary example of this character with its dramatic and spectacular face and protruding nose. This mask represents the mischievous Forest God seen in Kyogen plays performed between Noh Dramas. It is a fine older hand-carved example that would be a provocative accent to the most discerning collection.
Lacquer over willow wood.
Fine old patina.
Dimensions: 9 inches tall and 8.5 inches wide and 8 inches deep
Additional history:
Tengu (??) is also a legendary creature found in Japanese folk religion and shinto god...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Masks
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Powerful Japanese Antique Forest God Mask Tengu Dramatic Nose
Located in South Burlington, VT
This powerful and signed Japanese antique theater mask of Tengu is an extraordinary example of this character with its dramatic and spectacular face an...
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Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Showa masks for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Showa masks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage masks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, lacquer and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Showa masks made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and Japan pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for masks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $695 and tops out at $1,595 while the average work can sell for $1,250.