Antique Chinese Nuo Mask N°22, Quintong, China
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Pre 1950 item# 748230 (stock#HP/Ma 170)
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This mask figures Quintong also called Lawoai by locals ( which means foreigner). He figures a joker or a mischievous servant, his strange distorted face make the assistance laughing during Nuo plays. Quintong can be compared to Polichinella in the Comedia Dell Arte. This mask has been carved in semi-hard wood and shows a nice polychromia. Southern China, likely Guizhou region ,Middle to early 20th with obvious signs of used. Height 9 inches"(23 cm), wide 6 3/4 inches (17 cm). Very good ove ...click for details
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