19th C. Japanese Meiji Wood Noh Demon Mask, Shikami
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East Asia, Japan, Meiji to Showa era, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A haunting wooden mask hand-carved for Noh theater to depict the face of a Shikami, a violently malicious spirit or monster. Every muscle in the face appears to be tightening toward the center of the mask to form a terrible and angry expression with knitted brows and fierce fangs. Shikami was originally a compound of shishi and kami, which mean "lion" and "bite," respectively. Thus the mask represents the look of a lion biting something. Size: 6.6" W x 8.6" H (16.8 cm x 21.8 cm)
Provenance: private Englewood, Colorado USA collection
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#180249
Provenance: private Englewood, Colorado USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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#180249
Condition
Stable fissure to proper left side of chin, as well as some small chips to paint and minor abrasions to surface. Otherwise, intact with nice presentation. Japanese inscriptions on verso with suspension wire for easy display.
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19th C. Japanese Meiji Wood Noh Demon Mask, Shikami
Estimate $1,600 - $2,400
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