Vintage Japanese Oni Demon Mask Lacquered Tsuina Mask – Festival/Wall Art 11” Haribako margins intact

margins intact

It remains in fine antique condition and should serve well for another century or more of use

is further distinguished by its provenance: formerly in the collection of the Saul Brandman Foundation

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it remains in very fine original antique condition and should serve one well for another century of use

Vintage Japanese Oni Demon Mask Lacquered Tsuina Mask – Festival/Wall Art 11” Haribako margins intactA dramatic vintage Japanese Oni () demon mask, richly finished in layered red and black lacquer with gilded accents. Measures 11"L x 9. 5"W x 5"D. This powerful sculptural mask is marked on the interior with hand inscribed characters reading (Tsuina Oni)a reference to the traditional Tsuina Setsubun ritual intended to drive away evil spirits and invite good fortune.. Crafted from a lightweight carved and molded composite (traditional to festival and