Opera Mask - Wall Hanging (Currently out-of-stock)
HB28
Poly Resin
5.5 x 3.5 inches
Weight - 180 gms.
Made in India
CA$61.00
The Chinese are very adept at making craft items like statues and wall hangings. The product featured herein is a mask of a Chinese Opera singer, carved with synthetic resin. The Chinese revere the art of drawing opera masks. The drawing has to be done with precision, to suit the character and the situation.
A skillfully painted opera mask often helps the performing artist to communicate better with his audience. Hence the quality of the opera mask is very vital to the success of the entire concert.
The Opera Mask wall hanging that you see here is painted in red. Each color signifies a certain property of the character. A red opera mask is used to depict courage, devotion and loyalty. The red face is that of the character Guan Yu, who was fearless and fiercely loyal towards his Emperor, Liu Bei.\n