Netsuke: "no" demon mask, probably "hannya" type -

19th century Japanese small lacquered wood netsuke representing a theatrical mask of Namanari. The mask is mostly used in the play The Cursed Metal Head-Ring for the role of the wife who is crazed wit

Up for auction is a recent estate find, a Japanese Hannya Wood demon mask used in Noh theater in Japan. This one is for wall display. This auction includes: (1) Japanese Noh Theater Hannya Demon Mas

A carved wooden Japanese Noh theater Hannya Demon mask with a wonderful expressive face and small inset hair plugs. The mask measures 11 x 7.5 inches. A metal display stand can also be included for an

A carved wooden Japanese Noh theater Hannya Demon mask with attached horns and a wonderful expressive face. The mask measures 11 x 9 inches. A metal display stand can also be included for an additiona

19th century Japanese small lacquered wood netsuke representing a theatrical mask of green skinned demon with large bat like ears. Uncommon image, excellent intense face, great patina. Crisp detailing

EARLY 20TH C JAPANESE NOH MASK OF HANNYA Japanese Noh theater mask of demon Hannya, early 20th century. Size: 24 x 10"

East Asia, Japan, Nagano Prefecture, Kusagoe, ca. late 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden theater maskette of Hannya, the vengeful female demon. Included is a wooden box with Japanese writing in re

CONGO DRC RARE LEGA MASK Powerful mask probably representing an old man or a sick person. This type of mask was used in the cult of the Bwami, a "semi-secret" association that organized the social str

20th century dry lacquer masks. Includes a guardian or demon mask with gilt details, H. 18.3cm (7 1/4 in.), and a Karura Type mask, H. 19.1cm (7.5 in.) Labeled interiors to both.

19th century boxwood mask netsuke of a man with sunken cheeks, probably that of Hanahiki. Wonderful facial expression, beautiful wear and patina. Height 1 9/16 inches. Reserve: $220.00 Shipping: Domes

DESCRIPTION: Japanese Hand Carved Hannya Devil Wooden Mask. The hannya is a mask used in Japanese Noh theater, representing a jealous female demon. It is characterized by two sharp bull-like horns, me

2 Japanese Miniature Masks on Cords in Box represents the types of masks worn in theatrical dramas. The Hannya Mask, with horns, is a popular mask worn in a Noh play by a jealous female character. Her

19th century Japanese small lacquered wood netsuke representing a theatrical mask of horned green skinned demon. Uncommon image, excellent intense face, great patina. Crisp detailing, nicely lacquered

Guerrero, Mexico, Ca. 400 B.C. Probably Olmec. A thick carved mask having a long nose, well-defined brow and a pecked, concave surface. Simple lug type ears and a perforation at the top for attachment

A carved wooden mask painted black and showing extensive field use and wear probably a variation of the "karikpo" mask type. The horns symbolize superhuman power and strength. Ogoni peoples, Nigeria,

19th century wooden netsuke of a Buddhist gong (a flat bronze type used in temples) inlaid on the top with Oni no Nembutsu (a demon who saw the light of Buddhist teachings and became pious) wearing a

West Africa, Nigeria, probably Yoruba peoples, mid to late 20th century CE. A large and colorful hand-carved wood mask designed to be worn atop the head and project high above it - this type of mask i

This is an old and field used carved wooden mask from the Ogoni peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. Masks of this type are known as "elu" , which means "spirit." It is relatively small and probably would h

wood, red, black and white pigment, coiffure in four pointed lobes, continuous brow line, nose bridge with grooved decor, incised scarification marks, drilled holes around the rim, slightly dam. (coif

Egypt, Third Intermediate Period to Saite Period, ca. 1070 to 525 BCE. This is a wooden, painted mask, probably used for the mummy of a poorer person. The face probably reflects the true features of t

DESCRIPTION: Medieval iron viking sword-probably type C or type H in Jan Peterson's classification of medieval viking swords-featuring a triangular tipped pommel, a double edged blade, and a narrow ha

Untitled (Demon Mask). Artist monogram l/r. Oil on Canvas. 21 by 32 in., overall 26.5 by 36.5 in.

Sagemono. Japan. 19th century. Inro of black lacquer inlaid with a fish carved from mother of pearl. "Dried Salmon" netsuke. Mask ojime. Inro 2in tall.

Helmet. Persia. 19th cent. Steel. Kulakhud with demon mask. Surface inlaid with gold. Spiked top. Chain mail neck guard. This item may have additional high-resolution photographs, available to view at