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Title: Oriental Mask
Post by: MichaelJones on March 07, 2013, 09:25:03 AM

Hello all, I'm new here to your site and if i could get some help on a couple of thing that would be great.
the first thing is a mask that I have had for about 20 years. cant find anything about it. looking for info and value.

Title: Re: Oriental Mask
Post by: bigwull on March 07, 2013, 09:44:18 AM

Very nice..what are its dimensions...looks like its come from  Indonesia..or perhaps a country with Chinese influences...but not China...

Title: Re: Oriental Mask
Post by: Rauville on March 07, 2013, 09:47:36 AM

Quote from: bigwull on March 07, 2013, 09:44:18 AM

Very nice..what are its dimensions...looks like its come from  Indonesia..or perhaps a country with Chinese influences...but not China...

I agree with Indonesia...maybe Bali?

(http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/6584960.jpg)

(Welcome to our lil' group!)

Title: Re: Oriental Mask
Post by: MichaelJones on March 07, 2013, 09:50:54 AM

Its 8.5 in wide 12.5 in tall  5 in deep

Title: Re: Oriental Mask
Post by: apostasy on March 07, 2013, 12:01:46 PM

I'm not sure of the origin, but I have an idea on who the mask might be. It has a resemblance to the Buddhist deity Guan Yu. It's just a guess so don't take my word on it, it doesn't look of Chinese origin though.
(http://i49.tinypic.com/2115p50.jpg)
(http://i45.tinypic.com/2nlgytf.jpg)

Title: Re: Oriental Mask
Post by: bigwull on March 07, 2013, 12:04:29 PM

don,t think its him...but could be his brother....

Title: Re: Oriental Mask
Post by: Ipcress on March 07, 2013, 12:48:15 PM

I think it's him. He and Guanyin are very popular amongst mask and okimono crafters.

Title: Re: Oriental Mask
Post by: MichaelJones on March 07, 2013, 12:56:19 PM

Well I am trying to sell any ideas on value?

Title: Re: Oriental Mask
Post by: KC on March 07, 2013, 01:21:40 PM

Search Balinese

Title: Re: Oriental Mask
Post by: Ipcress on March 07, 2013, 01:53:57 PM

Quote from: MichaelJones on March 07, 2013, 12:56:19 PM

Well I am trying to sell any ideas on value?

Looks like cherrywood or something similar. And it doesn't have to be Chinese. Guanyin is sometimes referred to as Avalokiteshvara by other regions. Bit like Santa and St Nicholas. I say a bit  ;D

Looks like an export piece. Pity it's not a Noh mask. Value is minimal in my opinion but someone might pay £50 for it.

Title: Re: Oriental Mask
Post by: ghopper1924 on March 07, 2013, 02:12:58 PM

Looks like 1980s mahogany. Minimal value.