Description:
Chinese Polychrome Nuo Mask, Sichuan Province, southwestern China, late 19th century, Nuo theater ritual, hollowed out form, exaggerated features, wide open mouth with teeth, pierced eyes, wearing a black decorated hat, ht. 12 in.
Provenance: Private collection, Cambridge, Massachusetts: Joe Loux Tribal Art, San Francisco, California.
Estimate $1,200-1,800
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Keywords
Cambridge, ChinaAmerican Indian & Tribal Art
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