Maedate For Kabuto Helmet - Edo, Japan
The maedate is worn in front of the Japanese samurai kabuto helmet. Lacquered wood, mostly gilded.
This mask represents an oni, a creature of Japanese folklore. Their appearance diverges from source to source, but they usually have a humanoid shape, gigantic size, sharp claws, two protruding horns growing from their foreheads, tousled hair and a hideous appearance. In traditional festivals, men in oni costumes often take the lead in parades to ward off misfortune. Japanese buildings sometimes include tiles with a oni face called onigawara on their roofs to ward off bad luck.
EPERIOD: Edo period.
DIMENSIONS: 15 x 9 cm (without base)
25 x 9 cm (with base)
MATERIAL: lacquered wood, gilded.
Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Gilted wood
Length: 15 cm
Width: 9 cm
Reference (ID): 1744217
Availability: In stock
