This is an authentic 1960s Japanese Oni mask, beautifully displayed in a handcrafted yakisugi (burnt cedar) wooden frame. The piece is artist-signed, adding provenance and collectible value, and it was sourced directly from a Japan Government Auction, ensuring its authenticity and unique origin.
The mask features bold, expressive carving and painting, with dramatic eyes, fierce eyebrows, and a long natural-fiber beard. Oni masks are traditionally used in festivals, dance, theater, and rituals to ward off evil, attract good fortune, and embody powerful protective spirits.
The yakisugi frame — a traditional Japanese charred-wood technique — enhances the visual impact while preserving the mask safely for display. This combination of mask and frame makes it a striking statement piece for any home, studio, or collection of Japanese art.
🧾 Key Details
Era: 1960s (Showa period)
Type: Traditional Japanese Oni Mask
Material: Hand-painted hardwood mask with natural-fiber beard
Frame: Yakisugi (burnt cedar) wooden frame
Signature: Artist-signed on backing
Origin: Japan Government Auction
Condition: Vintage, light age wear expected
Display: Ready to hang or stand as shown
A powerful and visually stunning piece perfect for collectors of Japanese masks, folk art, oni/ogre symbolism, and vintage Showa-era cultural works.
✅ Highlights
✅ Authentic 1960s Japanese Oni mask
✅ Artist-signed with traditional details
✅ Displayed in yakisugi charred-wood frame
✅ Sourced from Japan Government Auction
✅ Dramatic hand-painted features & natural beard
✅ Rare collectible Showa-era folk art
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