{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-karasu-tengu-mask-1970s-papier-mache-yokai-festival-mask","title":"Vintage Japanese Karasu Tengu Mask 1970s Papier Mache Yokai Festival Mask","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"459\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"375\"\u003eauthentic vintage Japanese Karasu Tengu (烏天狗) mask\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"404\"\u003e1970s Showa era\u003c\/strong\u003e, sourced directly from a \u003cstrong data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"458\"\u003eJapan government auction\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"770\"\u003eHandcrafted from \u003cstrong data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"507\"\u003epapier-mâché (hard paper)\u003c\/strong\u003e and carefully hand-painted, this mask represents the legendary \u003cstrong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"587\"\u003eKarasu Tengu\u003c\/strong\u003e, a crow-like supernatural being from Japanese folklore. Known as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"692\"\u003eguardian of mountains and temples\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Karasu Tengu symbolizes \u003cstrong data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eprotection, discipline, and spiritual power\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"965\"\u003eTraditionally, masks like this were worn during \u003cstrong data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"882\"\u003ematsuri (festivals), folk performances, and shrine rituals\u003c\/strong\u003e. This piece features \u003cstrong data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"923\"\u003eside cord holes\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it wearable or ideal for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003eThe surface shows \u003cstrong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003ebeautiful wabi-sabi aging\u003c\/strong\u003e, including natural cracks, paint wear, and patina developed over time—enhancing its authenticity and character as a true vintage artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003eA compelling piece for collectors of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003eJapanese folk art, yokai mythology, and traditional masks\u003c\/strong\u003e, or as a striking cultural décor element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1dghcdk\" data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e✅ Product Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19qy8xd\" data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eAuthentic Japanese Karasu Tengu (Crow Tengu) mask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15ljyfl\" data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003e1970s Showa-era vintage piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pu5aku\" data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eHandcrafted and hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1oigqiq\" data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003ePapier-mâché (hard paper) construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fesm0f\" data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003eWearable design with side cord holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x73cep\" data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003eRepresents a mythological protector spirit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ippir3\" data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003eBeautiful aged patina with natural wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ooamul\" data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003eSourced from Japan government auction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"454wza\" data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003eIdeal for collectors, display, or cultural décor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ntlw91\" data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003e📏 Approximate Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11v6hta\" data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003eMaterial: Papier-mâché (hard paper)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w2445a\" data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003eEra: Showa period (1970s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qbn6qo\" data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eFunction: Wearable mask \/ display piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qywa0r\" data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003eCondition: Vintage – visible cracks, paint fading, and wear consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1wqgtv1\" data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003e🌏 Cultural Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2292\"\u003eTengu are powerful figures in Japanese folklore, often associated with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003emountains, martial arts, and spiritual discipline\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Karasu Tengu, with its crow-like features, is seen as both a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2222\"\u003eprotector and a supernatural being\u003c\/strong\u003e, deeply connected to shrine traditions and mythological storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2297\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"2d3yek\" data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2324\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2324\"\u003e📦 Shipping Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2521\"\u003eTo ensure safe delivery, we currently ship one item per order only.\u003cbr data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2395\"\u003eOrders with multiple items may be canceled and refunded. 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