Not used as much as most of the other masks, this one is about as good as it gets for an older Nuo character. There is very little paint or hair loss-- only a small part of the mustache is missing and there is a little abrasion on the end of the nose. Excellent carving.

 The Maonans are farmers who grow millet and buckwheat and have a population of some 107,000, most of whom live in Guangxi Autonomous Region. In the 1964 census, there were 183 ethnic groups registered, among which only 54 are recognized. Assimilation into modern society is encouraged by the government. That, and a growing interest in Chinese folk art, is causing used masks like this to become harder and harder to find. More info.

$475

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