Polychrome Tiger/Lion Nuo Mask From Shanxi - 19thC Period - Early 19th Century this takhat makes an exceptional

this takhat makes an exceptional rustic coffee table for a living room

In China dragons are a symbol of power

it features a mughal floral design

authenticity and elegance

They were exported to India as lighting for large homes and to adorn the beautiful palaces during the 19th century

Polychrome Tiger/Lion Nuo Mask From Shanxi - 19thC Period - Early 19th Century this takhat makes an exceptionalThis exceptionally unusual mask was used in Nuo theater, plays and processions in Shanxi province, Northern China. It is in the form of either a lion or tiger. It is in excellent condition and dates to the 19th century. Nuo means 'expelling demons'. These masks were only allowed to be made and worn by men and were believed to endow them with possession by a god or divine spirit. The 'wang' symbol on the forehead means king and is representative of