Kagura mask, demon type, carved from monoxide wood - Edo period (1603–1868). -

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Kagura mask, demon type, carved from monoxide wood - Edo period (1603–1868). -

Name: Kagura mask, demon type, carved from monoxide wood - Edo period (1603–1868). -
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: QIDTTEWRUT
Price: 680 EUR
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680 €

Period 20th century

Style Asian Arts

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JAPAN - Edo Period (1603–1868).
Kagura mask, demon type with a hooked nose, carved from monoxide wood, with pierced eyes and nostrils, red and black lacquer on the front, the wood left unfinished on the back, black horsehair for the hair, and painted eyebrows.
Slight wear and some damage.
Dimensions: 18 x 13 x 6 cm.

Sold with its stand.
Dimensions with stand: 27.5 x 13 x 10 cm.
Notes: A kagura mask depicting an unidentified local demon. Kagura (literally, “Divine Entertainment”) refers to a specific type of Shinto theatrical dance whose roots predate those of Noh theater.
Originally a strictly ceremonial art form derived from kami'gakari (literally, “oracular divination”), kagura has evolved in many directions over more than a millennium.
Today, it is a very vibrant tradition, whose rituals are tied to the rhythms of the agricultural calendar. Kagura masks are worn by dancers to represent gods, spirits, demons, or animals; they are characterized by their unique style and powerful expressiveness.

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