*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS.
This listing is for a ‘kanshitsu’ dry lacquer bugaku mask made around 20-30 years ago. It is made of wood with a layer of gauze over the top, and finished with red and black lacquer. This particular mask is worn during the Chikyu dance at bugaku performances. Bugaku refers to a court dance that began during the mid-Heian period, which is now the basis for Noh plays. Chikyu is generally performed by around four people, and is accompanied by an auspicious song that is said to celebrate the eternal prosperity of the earth. Please note that this isn’t a real bugaku mask, it’s a replica made for decorative purposes. The signature and stamp of the craftsperson can be found on the back.
Size
21.5cm (8.4”) from top to bottom x 16.5cm (6.4”) across
Condition
There’s some general surface wear, damage to the lacquer on one side (photo 8), and some wear on the nose (photo 9), top of the head and along the edges (photo 6).
THESE ARE SHIPPING ESTIMATES BASED ON THE CURRENT GLOBAL SITUATION
**Germany, France, Greece, Spain, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Lithuania, Slovenia: NO SHIPPING. Very strict and expensive packaging laws in place and we are not licensed to send products to these countries. We have no plan to register at this time because the process is in some cases very expensive and complicated, plus each country has its own set of regulations and application process.
**USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway: Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-28 days). Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).
**Asia: Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-21 days). Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).
**Central Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico: EMS Express 10-15 days.
**Russia: No shipping methods available.
