Key Features:
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* Genuine Master Level; All Hand Carved and Painted taking 2 - 3 weeks to finish
* Rare, Aboriginal, True to Life and Great Facial Expression
* Chinese Nuo Dance and its Mask is an Intangible Cultural Heritage verified by UNSECO
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Drama Performance for Ritual Ceremony in Southwest China
In the past, people use these masks to perform ‘Nuo Dance’ for ceremonies purposes. ‘Nuo Dance’ is a drama performance that can be traced back to Eastern Zhou Dynasty (770 - 256 B.C.). It is a ritual ceremony to pay tribute to Gods and expel the evil spirits. You will find it difficult to see this dance nowadays, except some occasional performance in the areas inhabited by minority groups living in Southwest China (Guizhou, Hunan, Yunan and Sichuan).
These masks are carved in the shape of either amiable or frightening animal along with a legendary figure. Village people believe these masks could keep away the evil spirits and bring them good luck.
“This very rare and aboriginal Nuo dance mask is true to life and has a great facial expression - a rare piece worth collecting indeed.”
* Item #: GZHANXMJ113
* Measurements: approx. 15 x 29 cm
* Weight #: approx 350g
* Material: Solid Aspen Wood
* Production Time: 2 - 3 weeks
* Craftsmanship Level: Master Level, 100% hand carved and painted
Chinese Nuo Dance and its Mask is an Intangible Cultural Heritage verified by UNSECO
***** Our Award Winning Craft Master *****
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Our Craft Master Mr. Yang Ding Kuen was born from a long tradition Opera Mask family. He started his carving since the age of 24, and is already in their 6th generation in this profession. He is in his late 50’s, and had earned numerous awards including the Top Prize for Guizhou Province Arts and Crafts Fair. He is the committee member of Guizhou Arts and Crafts Association, as well as the committee member of UNESCO World Heritage. He had various appearances in magazines and TV art programs, including those hosted by China Central Television.
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*** THIS NUO DANCE RITUAL MASK IS HANDCRAFTED BY SOUTHWEST CHINA ARTIST, NOT FACTORY MASS PRODUCED ***
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