Vintage Japanese Tengu legendary Creature Mask , AS IS— 1950, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-512)

Vintage Japanese Tengu legendary Creature Mask , AS IS— 1950, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-512)

SKU:
25M-512
$95.00
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Vintage Japanese Tengu Mask — 1950s, Showa Era
A Fierce and Iconic Guardian of Japanese Folklore and Festival Culture

This dramatic vintage Japanese Tengu mask, crafted in the 1950s during the Showa Era, captures the mythical spirit of the Tengu—a legendary creature known as a protector of mountains, temples, and sacred forests in Japanese folklore. With its exaggerated features, intense brow, and famously long nose, this hand-painted mask exudes both mystery and power.

Carved from lightweight wood and finished in a deep red lacquer with black detailing, this mask shows beautiful aging and patina that only enhances its authentic wabi-sabi appeal. It was traditionally worn in Shinto festivals and Noh or Kyogen theater, but today it serves as a striking decorative wall piece or collector’s artifact.

A bold symbol of spiritual strength and vigilance, this Tengu mask makes a dynamic statement in any interior inspired by Japanese art, mythology, or folklore.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: 1950s, Showa Period

  • Material: Hand-carved wood with painted lacquer finish

  • Color: Red with black accents and aged wear

  • Dimensions: 7 1/2" W x 9" H

  • Condition: Good vintage condition with visible patina and character from age

Perfect for collectors of Japanese masks, folkloric artifacts, or anyone looking to add powerful cultural symbolism to their space.