Description: 9 inches x 5.5 inchesCulturally used mask from a South West region of China (Huanjiang) circa 1930Meant to bring luck and good crops. This deity clearly focused on a beautiful oversize flower native to the regionPer the Republic Peoples of China, there has been a strong push to "modernize" China by way of moving everyone to large citiesUnfortunate this created a massive cultural loss in the areas. Folks have left their multi-generational houses, and many of the dances, and mask making behindThere is seemingly a swell of of reversal to this trend. Failures to this movement have been drastic. Many have large screen tvs they dont use in their inter-city condos because the lifestyle changes have made it such that cant even afford to pay the electricity bills.Its really a classic-case study in what not to do in terms of retention of cultural heritage.Multiple layers of paint, clear use and patina on the back. And early, perhaps even original cord.Lots of bumping and scraping around the chin, nose, ears, cheek bones etc.These have become of such rarity that Chinese buyers are buying back some of their heritage these days and thus driving up the prices.More masks of my collection are currently up - Check out my other items!
Price: 853.5 USD
Location: Freeport, Maine
End Time: 2024-07-29T05:25:11.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9.99 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Masks
Region of Origin: China
Age: 1900-1940
Primary Material: Wood
Original/Reproduction: Original
