Semi mask of the "nuo" opera · China · ID: 3049282

Name: Semi mask of the "nuo" opera
SKU: 3049282
Availability: Discontinued

not available anymore

Provenance

Belgian Private Collection

Size

H: 35 cm

H: 13.8 inch

Description

wood, paint residues, base

This mask was used in performances of the “Nuo” opera, which developed in southern China among the minorities (Miao, Dong, Yao, Maonan etc.) living there at the time of the Song Dynasty (960-1279).

Its origins can probably be traced back to earlier shamanism and its rites to ward off evil spirits. The purpose of the “Nuo” opera is to drive away devils, diseases and evil influences and to ask for the blessing of the gods.

The object Semi mask of the “nuo” opera with the object ID 3049282 was last part of the auction 99th Auction at November 12, 2022 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 157.

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