1940s Paper Mache Chinese Dragon Head from a Costume

A very early 19th century Chinese opera mask on a custom lucite stand.

This antique Chinese Nuo ritual mask is a striking example of traditional hand-carved wood folk art, dating to the late Qing Dynasty period. Expertly sculpted from solid wood, the mask features bold, protruding eyes, a pronounced nose, and a powerful brow line accented with traces of original red and green pigment. The circular forehead medallion and flowing carved details symbolize protection, authority, and spiritual power—key elements in Nuo ceremonial performance. Its naturally aged patina, surface wear, and visible paint remnants enhance the authenticity and historic character of this rare ethnographic artifact. Mounted within a custom wooden frame, the mask is preserved as a dramatic wall-mounted statement piece. Historically used in Chinese Nuo opera and exorcistic rituals, such masks were believed to ward off evil spirits and invite prosperity and blessings. This 19th-century carved wood Chinese mask is highly desirable for collectors of Asian antiques, tribal art, and museum-quality ritual objects. Ideal for curated interiors, galleries, or globally inspired design spaces, it adds cultural depth, texture, and symbolic meaning to any room. A distinctive Qing Dynasty Nuo mask...

A wonderful, beautifully crafted Japanese festival Shishi Lion Dance (Shishi Mai) mask (Gashira). The shishi mask represents a mythical lion that prote...

This antique 19th-century Chinese Nuo ritual mask is a rare example of Qing Dynasty ceremonial folk art, hand-carved from solid wood and richly layered with original pigment. Featuring bulging eyes, a pronounced brow, flared nostrils, and symbolic red and yellow detailing, the mask embodies the dramatic expression characteristic of traditional Nuo opera. The naturally aged surface and weathered patina highlight its authenticity and historical significance, while the custom wooden frame allows for elegant wall display. This dimensional carved wood mask serves as both a cultural artifact and a striking decorative statement piece. Used in ancient Chinese exorcistic and ritual performances, Nuo masks...

Mexico, circa 1940–1960 · Hand-carved and polychrome balsa wood, original bells, original ribbons Some objects accumulate meaning over time. This mask is one of them. The face — pin...

This striking hand-carved Balinese demon mask is an authentic example of traditional Indonesian ritual craftsmanship, carved from solid wood and constructed to be worn in performance...

This authentic Nuo Chinese mask is a striking example of traditional folk art rooted in ancient ritual and theatrical performance. Hand-carved from wood and richly painted in bold black, red, and yellow pigments, the mask features symbolic motifs and a central emblem associated with protection, prosperity, and spiritual power. The expressive sculptural form, layered paint, and visible patina reflect age and ceremonial use, giving the piece a powerful presence and historical depth. Mounted within a warm wooden frame, it is ready for wall display while preserving its dimensional character and artisanal integrity. Nuo masks...

We offer this rare antique Mexican Demon mask in wood, circa 1970. The mask makes a sound when moved.

Impressive polychrome carved wood head, attributed to Japan and presented on a modern black-painted stand. The strongly stylised male face features thick, arched eyebrows, an intens...

This antique Chinese wooden mask is believed to originate from traditional Chinese folk or ceremonial practices, where masks were used in ritual performances, theater, and spiritual ...