Japanese Mask of a Guardian Figure

East Asia, Japan, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A carved Japanese wood figure depicting a guardian/warrior entity with Samurai-like qualities wearing an expressive mythical mask, heavy armor, and a hel

A Pair of Japanese Bronze Guardian-Form Candle Holders meiji period (1868-1912) each figure standing on rectangular base raised on four beast mask feet, wearing draped dhoti with a flowing scarf, one

A grouping of antique artifacts to include a large, wooden Japanese guardian figure lacking right arm and toes, a Hawaiian stone poi pounder tool, and a carved wooden Japanese figurine. Guardian: 16-1

Japanese Bronze Guardian Figure {Height: 24 inches (61 cm)}

An antique Japanese Nio guardian figure offers polychromed carved wood or composition construction and is seated on figural (possibly foo dog) base, 19th centuryMeasures- 11.5''H x 9.75''W x 6.75''D.

Heian Japanese Wood Guardian figure missing Symbols. Now mounted on a professional sculpture stand with metal support to back. Possibly hinoke wood, age related wear to carving. Height of sculpture 15

Pair of woodblock prints by the artist Asaka Manjiro (Japanese, 1885-1965), each depicting a Nio, Japanese temple guardian figures. Both are signed with the artist's seal and are matted and framed. Di

Carved Japanese wood King Guardian figure, 18-19th century, multi-color painted, with lotus wood stand, in lacquered and gilt travel box, 8" h.

Japanese lacquered wood guardian figure, the standing figure carved with official attire, standing on a rocky platform. 19.5"h.

Carved Japanese wood King Guardian figure, multi-color painted, with original rectangular wood box, 12" h.

First half 20th century. Double faced wooden guardian figure/mask with woven strips of copper. Verdigris patina. 18"h.

Vintage Bakota Reliquary Kota Mask Figure, African Tribal Art - A Bakota reliquary guardian figure Kota mask of wood and decorated metal panel overlay. The metal overlay (possibly of copper) features

A pair of Japanese wooden carved guardian warrior figures. dated to Meiji Period, Each fierce warrior has a ferocious expression and flowing robes, tied with a sash in front. H. 7 3/4" (19.7 cm) Link

(lot of 6) African decorative carvings including a Dogon style kneeling female; Burkina Faso style zoomorphic mask; Gabon style male and guardian figures; and an Ivory Coast style seated female exampl

20th c Senufo People (Ivory Coast/Mali/Burkina Faso) Wenyugo Mask Double sided with two guardian figures Believed to be used by Wabele Society members. Polished hardwood, with minor losses 31 x 10 x 1

Signed Japanese bronze figure holding fan in one hand and removable mask and etched design all over the back. Measures 12 3/4" h x 11 1/4" w x 4" d.

Japanese Meiji period carving of figures with masks. Height: 18 cm. Signed.

DESCRIPTION: a hand carved wood mask from Southeast Asia depicts a guardian figure painted with an array of multicolored hues. Fitted with two horns and protruding fangs along the front. CIRCA: 20th C

The face represents one of the two Japanese Buddhist Guardians of Nio or “Benevolent Kings” named Agyo. Traditional construction with lacquered and gilded surface. Maker's label to the int

Lot of Japanese masks, and a carved wood laughing buddha figure. Buddha measures 17.25" tall. Condition: generally good, see images. Weight: approx. 15 lbs.

Ohio, 1922-2014. Oil on board, signed. Japanese titles with images of fruit, masks and figures. "Quickly", "I Am Lost", "The Face". 8.25" x 5.25", matching frames, 16" x 12.75".

A matched pair of Japanese artisan carved wood Foo Dog statues. Rich black wood hand modeled as guardian lion figures of Sino Japanese myths and legends. Each presented with an inward facing orientati

Wood with polychrome painting, copper and glass. Japan, Momoyama - Edo Period Standing on a stepped base, with flames beneath his feat, the blue-skinned, eight-armed guardian figure snarls expressivel

A monumental Japanese cast bronze temple statue. Warm patinated bronze figure depicting Nio, a temple guardian figure in Buddhist tradition, and manifestation of the bodhisattva Vajrapani. Clad in tra