LOT 271:
A JAPANESE NOH THEATER HANATAKA TENGU MASK, 19TH CEN.
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A JAPANESE NOH THEATER HANATAKA TENGU MASK, 19TH CEN.
This mask portrays the face of Hanataka Tengu, the embodiment of powerful and usually malevolent legendary creatures with a long nose, fierce eyes, and square jaw from Japanese folk tales. Covered with red and black lacquer on wood with gold-tone highlights on the eyes.19th century.
Dimensions: H:11 in., (28 cm.)
Condition: Good overall, minor paint chips.