No. 83612757

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Decorative ornament - Japan
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€ 120
2 weeks ago

Decorative ornament - Japan

Noh masks, traditional handicrafts that reminds of Japan. The base is made by wood, decorated by horsehair. Background: Noh masks (能面 nō-men or 面 omote) are carved from blocks of Japanese cypress (檜 "hinoki"), and painted with natural pigments on a neutral base of glue and crushed seashell. There are approximately 450 different masks mostly based on sixty types,  all of which have distinctive names. Some masks are representative and frequently used in many different plays, while some are very specific and may only be used in one or two plays. Noh masks signify the characters' gender, age, and social ranking, and by wearing masks the actors may portray youngsters, old men, female, or nonhuman (divine or demonic) characters. Only the shite, the main actor, wears a mask in most plays, although the tsure may also wear a mask in some plays. NOTICE

: The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post depends on the situation.
 It takes about 3~4 weeks to receive normally.Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.

 Sometimes Customer or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. Appreciate your cooperation.

No. 83612757

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Decorative ornament - Japan

Decorative ornament - Japan

Noh masks, traditional handicrafts that reminds of Japan.
The base is made by wood, decorated by horsehair.

Background:
Noh masks (能面 nō-men or 面 omote) are carved from blocks of Japanese cypress (檜 "hinoki"), and painted with natural pigments on a neutral base of glue and crushed seashell. There are approximately 450 different masks mostly based on sixty types,  all of which have distinctive names. Some masks are representative and frequently used in many different plays, while some are very specific and may only be used in one or two plays.
Noh masks signify the characters' gender, age, and social ranking, and by wearing masks the actors may portray youngsters, old men, female, or nonhuman (divine or demonic) characters. Only the shite, the main actor, wears a mask in most plays, although the tsure may also wear a mask in some plays.

NOTICE

:
The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post depends on the situation.
 It takes about 3~4 weeks to receive normally.Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.



Sometimes Customer or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone.
Appreciate your cooperation.

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