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rare in size and color. larger examples are uncommon, especially in this tone. sulphur eyes

over 100 years old, and unusually well preserved
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koomote, representing a young woman

ittobori carved wood, signed
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acquired last year in an antique shop near kyoto, japan, while researching for another project for the Institute
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early 19th century, clay
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fish scales and bones
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wenge wood
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wood and armadillo
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spain
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worn during carnival

painted wood
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burkina faso, africa 

1980s
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noh mask, shōjō
a mythical sea spirit known for its love of sake
carved wood, hand-painted
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kiribako, traditional japanese wooden storage box for a noh mask
crafted from kiri wood
designed to protect and preserve the object in stillness

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