Posted 9 years ago
CrystalPel…
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Comes from over seas . I think it is Asian not sure. Its a mask that hangs on a wooden plate of some sort. There is also something written on front plate, and there is a sticker on back. It is tied with a purple rope and a tan rope. It was made that way so not sure why the different colors. Anyone familiar with Asian art/decor?
Vintage Japanese Kabuki Mask Wall Art, maybe 60's, 70's era.
You are amazing! Thanks! I Will be up all night cause I am so anxious to read up on all this but didn't know the name of any of it to look it up! :) Thank you! Thank you!!! xo
Hi Crystal and Dave, this is not Kaabuki which uses exaggerated and sometimes heavy makeup. This is a Noh Kishin (demon) mask. The background plaque is 11 inches wide with an artist signature on the right side and the mask about 6 inches wide, not quite full size. Classic Noh theater is the oldest (from the 14th century) but Kabuki is the most popular. There is much to be found with searches of both forms.
Make that Kabuki.
Thanks wexval.. Thank you both for responding! Much appreciated.. Just seeing your comment. I am going look those up in just a bit. I need to go read the how to on this site and figure out how everything works. Not seeing my replies. I have to find them by checking each piece, . so time get my read on :) Thank you guys for the info! xo I can never get enough of learning the stories behind my treasures :)