First shown on "Ask the Mask Man" (see below), this fine piece is now available for sale. It's a thin carving with a sturdy native repair. The old Nuo mask was obviously used for a great many years and the wear has resulted in a wonderful patina. Also, you can see on the large photo of the rear that it is well worn down where years of contact occurred. The monkey's face is portrayed with deftly carved lines and each eye is highlighted with a  metal tack. In my opinion-- Chinese folk art at its best.

There is an almost identical mask (probably made by the same carver) in Le Masque de la Chine by Yves Crehalet & Luc Berthier, 2007.

$990

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