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Catalog Number

CAS 1993-0001-0365   CAS 1993-0001-0365; Puppet mask (lion head)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Puppet mask (lion head)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Mie Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Ise
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1978
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Wood; Paint; Chicken feathers; Cloth; Nails; String
Description Carved and painted hand-held lion mask with movable jaws and ears; Predominant color is red with gold, black, and silver accents; White chicken feathers decorate top of mask; Green fabric is draped down the back.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.5, Width = 16.0, Depth = 8.0