1920s Vintage Japanese Ritual Paper Mask

Description

Wonderful 1920s Japanese Ritual paper mask, handcrafted, hand painted, beautiful object.

Japanese masks are used traditionally in theater, festivals or … more Wonderful 1920s Japanese Ritual paper mask, handcrafted, hand painted, beautiful object.

Japanese masks are used traditionally in theater, festivals or rituals. They are connected to folk myths and tails. Masks represent people, creatures, devil, ghosts, and animals.

Some of the Japanese traditional masks are Gigaku, Bugaku, Gyodo, Tengu, Kappa, Noh, Kyōgen, Shinto, Kagura, Kitsune, Hyottoko, Oni, Kabuki, Samurai, Kendo and Animegao masks.

In early days, in the classical performances, male actors played both female and male roles.

Period: 1920 - 1929
Condition: Very good original condition, there is age and wear.

Dimensions:
Height 13 in.
Width 8 in.
Depth 5 in.

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