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58 - Decorative mask in the style of wooden Nuo masks depicting Guanyu, wearing a helmet featuring a monster’s head, with the beard represented by horsehair.
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€100 - 200Sale fees
Decorative mask in the style of wooden Nuo masks depicting Guanyu, wearing a helmet featuring a monster’s head, with the beard represented by horsehair. Dimensions: 12.5 x 27 cm. 19th century CHINA Provenance: Purchased from Yau’s Arts Co., Hong Kong, 1995 (certificate) Private collection, Brussels Nuo theater is an ancient form of ritual theater originating in China, deeply rooted in folk beliefs and practices intended to ward off evil spirits and harmful influences. Combining dance, music, song, and theatrical performance, it was traditionally performed during ceremonies and festivals, particularly in the rural regions of southern and central China.
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