Small mask

[md02geist]

Anyone know much about this sort of thing? Was given it as a gift a while ago and don’t know much except what’s obvious from the writing on the back that says “post-war Japan 1950s.”
 

it’s maybe 2.5”x2.5” in size roughly.

 

 

[John C]

The face looks like that of Daikokuten (大黒天), one of the seven lucky gods. My guess, depending on material, would be a netsuke-like object sold as a souvenir.

 

John C.

[md02geist]

thank you! I appreciate that input. I was guessing some sort of netsuke type deal.

[Bugyotsuji]

Is it fixed to the board? Can we see the back of the mask?

[md02geist]

10 hours ago, Bugyotsuji said:

Is it fixed to the board? Can we see the back of the mask?

sure, I think I can remove it. I *think* it’s wired down. I’ll look this evening.

[Tensho]

I have seen minature Noh masks like this before. Not sure there purpose. 

[eternal_newbie]

32 minutes ago, Tensho said:

I have seen minature Noh masks like this before. Not sure there purpose. 

 

Decoration, mostly sold at souvenir and craft shops for tourists

[md02geist]

[Bugyotsuji]

Thanks Rob! So just a small decorative mask. 

[md02geist]

Very cool, thank you all. I figured it wasn't worth much of anything based on how it appeared.

 

Is anyone interested in it? Just pay shipping and I'd be happy to send it to you. It was a gift so I don't want any profit or anything, but I'd like it to go somewhere it would be displayed or appreciated properly.