Signed Kyogen Nobori-hige Mask

$750.00

A Nobori-hige mask worn by the Ai-kyogen in a Noh drama depicting the god of a shrine. Mounted on a stand which is custom made to  museum standard. The smiling expression of its open and toothless mouth gives a better hint of human goodness than of sacredness.

Hand carved and gilded from a single piece of wood and mostly likely to be Cypress which was traditionally used for Kyogen masks. The moustache, beard and brows are from real hair.  The mask is in excellent condition and is signed on the reverse.

Dimensions of Mask Width 14  cm  Height 19.5 cm (not including beard).  Height including stand 33 cm and weight including stand 741 grams.

Shipping is via Australia Post and includes tracking and signature on delivery. If you wish to add insurance for shipping please email us at [email protected] for a quote.

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Signed Kyogen Nobori-hige Mask

A Nobori-hige mask worn by the Ai-kyogen in a Noh drama depicting the god of a shrine. Mounted on a stand which is custom made to  museum standard. The smiling expression of its open and toothless mouth gives a better hint of human goodness than of sacredness.

Hand carved and gilded from a single piece of wood and mostly likely to be Cypress which was traditionally used for Kyogen masks. The moustache, beard and brows are from real hair.  The mask is in excellent condition and is signed on the reverse.

Dimensions of Mask Width 14  cm  Height 19.5 cm (not including beard).

The Stand Is Not Included In The Sale Of This Product

Shipping is via Australia Post and includes tracking and signature on delivery. If you wish to add insurance for shipping please email us at [email protected] for a quote.

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Dimensions 14 × 19.5 cm

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