Tweet Master Level Ethnic Ritual Dance Mask

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Drama Performance for Ritual Ceremony in Southwest China

In the past, people use these masks to perform ‘Nuo Dance’ for ceremonies purposes. ‘Nuo Dance’ is a drama performance that can be traced back to Eastern Zhou Dynasty (770 - 256 B.C.). It is a ritual ceremony to pay tribute to Gods and expel the evil spirits. You will find it difficult to see this dance nowadays, except some occasional performance in the areas inhabited by minority groups living in Southwest China (Guizhou, Hunan, Yunan and Sichuan).

These masks are carved in the shape of either amiable or frightening animal along with a legendary figure. Village people believe these masks could keep away the evil spirits and bring them good luck.

* Chinese Nuo Dance and its Mask is an Intangible Cultural Heritage verified by UNSECO

Item #: GZHANXMJ107
Measurements: approx: 15 x 30 cm
Weight: approx: 350g
Material: Solid Aspen Wood
Production Time: 2 - 3 weeks
Craftsmanship Level: Master Level, 100% hand carved and painted

“This very rare and aboriginal Nuo dance mask is true to life and has a great facial expression - a rare piece worth collecting indeed.”

Our Award Winning Craft Master

Our Craft Master Mr. Yang Ding Kuen was born from a long tradition Opera Mask family. He started his carving since the age of 24, and is already in their 6th generation in this profession. He is in his late 50’s, and had earned numerous awards including the Top Prize for Guizhou Province Arts and Crafts Fair. He is the committee member of Guizhou Arts and Crafts Association, as well as the committee member of UNESCO World Heritage. He had various appearances in magazines and TV art programs, including those hosted by China Central Television.

Craftsmaster

Mr. Yang Ding Kuen in magazine interview

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Genuine Chinese Ground / Nuo Opera Mask
100% Hand Carved & Painted by Inherited Master

Liu Bei – General,
then Emperor of Shu Han Guan Yu
– General Zhang Fei
- General

Cao Cao – Chancellor,
then Emperor Wu of Wei Diao Chan – one of the Four
Beauties of Ancient China Zhuge Liang
– Chancellor

Li Shimin
- Emperor Taizong of Tang Wei Chigong
– General Cheng Yaojin
– General

Qin Shubao – General Luo Cheng – General A Female Warrior

Jiang Ziya – Prime Minister or
Grand Duke Jiang Huang Feihu
– General Deng Chanyu
- Female General

Qian Liyan
- A Sprite Leizhenzi
- A Celestial Wen Zhong
- Top Ranked Official

Xue Dingshan – General Fan Lihua – Female General Su Baotong – General

Yang Fan
- General Zhu Yuanxian
- A Celestial Xue Jinlian
- Sister of Xue Dingshan

Mu Guiying – General Yang Zongbao – General Yang Paifeng – Warrior

Jiao Zan – General Meng Liang – General Yang Ye – General

Aboriginal Nuo Dance Ritual Mask
100% Hand Carved & Painted by Inherited Master

Nuo God Nuo Goddess The King

Ms Xianfeng, a Goddess Golden Horned General The God of Longevity

Kai Shan Mang Jiang
- Courageous Fighter Bao Shi San Lang
- an Announcement Officer Cai Yang - an Officer in the Romance of Three Kingdom

Shan Wang - the God who recovered the lost souls Guan Yu - General in the Romance of Three Kingdom Zhou Cang - a Warrior in the Romance of Three Kingdom

Li Long - Skilled Warrior A Woman in Qin Dynasty The Flower Picking Goddess

Di Pan - the God of Land Mr. Gan - a Scholar The Monk

Ms Qiu, an Old Aunt The Judge Ms. Tang - a Goddess

Liu San, The Dude Jin Nan, The Taosit Er Lang, Water God

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All Hand Crafted and Painted

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Tweet Master Level Ethnic Ritual Dance Mask

Drama Performance for Ritual Ceremony in Southwest China

Our Award Winning Craft Master