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Painted masks adorned the of sarcophagus of mummified individuals, serving a protective and spiritual function in Egyptian burial rites. Crafted with beautiful stylized features, it dates from the Ptolemaic Period (305-30 BCE).
This antique Nuo Opera mask is Tudi Gong, benevolent Earth god with smiling animated face, long eyebrows, hemp beard and high decorative hat. With an honest gentle disposition, he symbolizing the power of good to defeat evil. Nuo popular in Ming/ Qing dynasties, there are few remaining troupes.
Chinese Noa opera mask is likely a female zhengshen – a benevolent gods with kind and honest nature and gentle disposition -symbolizing the power of good to defeat evil. Age and heavy use
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This detailed male puppet head with a calm expression, round bun and half-smile was very versatile, used in religious or secular performances. Changing costumes and headgear, it could have been a Buddhist, Taoist or Popular Religion figure or deity or non religious character.
Rangda mask of the Balinese demon-queen with scary upper fangs, missing lower fangs, jagged facial elements, menacing eyes in deep red. She is one of the most important masks in Balinese ceremonial dance traditions .
Rare depiction of Queen Mother of the West puppet head wearing elaborate headdress with outstretched tortoise legs atop a phoenix, reflecting early shamanism rites of turtle shell divination. Mounted on acrylic base.
Antique carving of a Devi (Sanskrit: divine) probably a child’s toy and and protective item. Tikka on forehead, ample breasts – a wish for fertility with a shiny patina from use.
Rare mask used in Noh Opera performances depicting Zhīxiàn – a popular figure of a wise, benevolent judge who resolved local disputes and was likely used in rituals to ask the gods for blessings, health, and long life. Signs of authentic wear from dance theater performances.
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This animated mask of a jokester folk character (topeng bondres) provides comic relief, entertainment, and social commentary in serious theatrical dance dramas. An asymmetrical caricature, its open jaw allows actors to tell jokes and interact with the audience. Collected in Bali in the 1970’s, it has authentic signs of use in performances and was said to be made in Sebatu in the 1920s-1940s.
This authentic danced topeng bondres Balinese mask is a clownish character in both mask dances and traditional historical topeng dramas. With an exaggerated smile and grotesque features, it provides comic relief. Carved by same artisan as1212B, they make great as a pair.
Antique Chinese puppets were often made in several parts with removable heads. This early 20th century puppet head represents a young, refined, or virtuous female role in traditional Chinese opera.with delicately painted features and animal hair braided down the back.
This rare vintage Balinese mask of Jatayu was used in Ramayana performances. He is the Hindu vehicle of Vishnu, one of the principal Hindu Gods triad. On a museum quality stand.
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