Antique Chinese "Bianlian" Nuo Mask of Tudi Gong
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Folk Art: Pre 1900: Item # 1229721
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Folk Art: Pre 1900: Item # 1229721
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€ 1500
Big "Bianlian" Nuo mask of Tudi Gong, the "God of soil" and grains, essential in an agrarian country. He is the main actor in Wunuo cult, usually represented with a smiling face, and long eyebrows and beard often missing or replaced later; when missing, we can see holes where the hair was fastened.
Bianlian means face changing: this mask has an articulated jaw which could be animated by the wearer.
Traces of ancient pigments on the cap of this very old and heavy hardwood mask; beautiful inside patina. Striking impression. Old indigenous restoration, small part missing on top of the cap and a few cracks, but overall in good condition for its great age. 27 x 19 cms. 19th C or before. Guizhou, Tujia. NM 53; RM 144,146,154,184,214; MC 69,92-99 (see bibliography)
Big "Bianlian" Nuo mask of Tudi Gong, the "God of soil" and grains, essential in an agrarian country. He is the main actor in Wunuo cult, usually represented with a smiling face, and long eyebrows and beard often missing or replaced later; when missing, we can see holes where the hair was fastened.
Bianlian means face changing: this mask has an articulated jaw which could be animated by the wearer.
Traces of ancient pigments on the cap of this very old and heavy hardwood mask; beautiful inside patina. Striking impression. Old indigenous restoration, small part missing on top of the cap and a few cracks, but overall in good condition for its great age. 27 x 19 cms. 19th C or before. Guizhou, Tujia. NM 53; RM 144,146,154,184,214; MC 69,92-99 (see bibliography)
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