Noh mask - Wood - 重要無形民俗文化財 岩見神楽面 白山作 (No reserve price)
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A mid to late Shōwa era oni mask by Hakusan, carved in wood with lacquer and hair detailing, from the iwami kagura tradition in Shimane, offering strong cultural significance and potential value for collectors of traditional Japanese performance pieces.
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title: oni mask – iwami kagura (by hakusan master artisan)
origin: iwami region, shimane prefecture, japan
cultural context: iwami kagura is a heroic traditional performing art from western shimane, today designated as an important intangible folk cultural property of japan.
the masks used in iwami kagura are its central symbol — especially the oni (demons), serpent, raijōmon demon, ebisu, and kōjin types — celebrated for their dramatic and powerful forms.
about the artist — hakusan (白山):
hakusan is one of the most renowned mask carvers in the iwami region, leading the “hakusan school,” which preserves traditional techniques and aesthetic values.
features of the hakusan style include:
dynamic and expressive facial modeling
thick, lustrous lacquer coating with vivid color tones
finely implanted hair detailing
characteristic reddish-brown finish on the reverse side
details
category description
type oni mask (iwami kagura, designated intangible cultural property)
artist hakusan (master craftsman)
material wood, lacquer, natural hair
period mid to late shōwa era (circa 1950s–1980s)
region shimane prefecture, japan
style traditional iwami kagura mask – oni type
size: length 33 cm × width 17 cm × depth 14 cm
weight: 130 g
shipping: dhl or japan post
note: import duties may apply. please bid with understanding.
title: oni mask – iwami kagura (by hakusan master artisan)
origin: iwami region, shimane prefecture, japan
cultural context: iwami kagura is a heroic traditional performing art from western shimane, today designated as an important intangible folk cultural property of japan.
the masks used in iwami kagura are its central symbol — especially the oni (demons), serpent, raijōmon demon, ebisu, and kōjin types — celebrated for their dramatic and powerful forms.
about the artist — hakusan (白山):
hakusan is one of the most renowned mask carvers in the iwami region, leading the “hakusan school,” which preserves traditional techniques and aesthetic values.
features of the hakusan style include:
dynamic and expressive facial modeling
thick, lustrous lacquer coating with vivid color tones
finely implanted hair detailing
characteristic reddish-brown finish on the reverse side
details
category description
type oni mask (iwami kagura, designated intangible cultural property)
artist hakusan (master craftsman)
material wood, lacquer, natural hair
period mid to late shōwa era (circa 1950s–1980s)
region shimane prefecture, japan
style traditional iwami kagura mask – oni type
size: length 33 cm × width 17 cm × depth 14 cm
weight: 130 g
shipping: dhl or japan post
note: import duties may apply. please bid with understanding.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/ Brand
石見神楽
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
Japan
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Designer/Artist/Maker
白山
Height
33 cm
Width
17 cm
Weight
130 g
Estimated Period
1980-1990
Title additional information
重要無形民俗文化財 岩見神楽面 白山作
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