China Wood Hand Carved Painted NUO MASK Walldecor Art-Earth God(Tu Di) 17.3"tall

Description

Collectible Handmade Chinese Folk Art Wood Hand Carved Painted NUO MASK Walldecor Art - Earth God (Tu Di Gong)
SKU:GZA055c01
Sale Quantity
: 1 Mask
Material:
Poplar Wood
Color:
Red
Dimension:   cm = 44(H) X 9.5(W) X 6(D)
Inches =
17 1/3(H) X 3 3/4(W) X 2 1/3(D
)
Approx.
Net weight: 350 grams =
12.5 oz
Title:
The God of Earth(also known as Tu Di Gong)
Brief Introduction:
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This exquisite and unique mask is carved out by hand of folk artists without using any machine in China. This mask is the Earth god, Tu Di Gong (also known as Tu Di, Tu Gong, Tudi Yeye and Dabo Gong), is a Chinese earth god worshipped by Chinese folk religion worshippers and Taoists. A more formal name for Tu Di Gong is Fude Zhengshen (福德正神), literally the "God of Fortunes and Virtues".In China, every village[citation needed] had a shrine to Tu Di Gong, who is believed to be in charge of administering the affairs of a particular village. In olden times, village concerns were primarily agricultural or weather-related. Tu Di Gong was not all-powerful, but was a modest heavenly bureaucrat to whom individual villagers could turn in times of drought or famine.Tu Di Gong is still worshipped by many Chinese in modern times, with many housing small shrines with his image, commonly located under the main altar, or below the house door. Many worships make prayers to him for wealth and their well being. He is also traditionally worshipped before the burial of deceased persons to thank him for using his land to return their bodies to the earth.Commoners often called Tu Di Gong "Grandpa" (yeye), which reflects his close relationship with the common people.Tu Di Gong is portrayed as an elderly man with a long white beard, a black or gold hat and a red or yellow robe, which signifies his position as a bureaucrat. He carries a wooden staff in his right hand and a golden ingot on the left.
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Because these masks were all hand carved, no two could be the same.
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Can be given as a special gift or use yourself to decorate your home with a exotic flare. Or use it for exorcising. They are worth and high valuable for collecting
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I have kept these masks in good condition more than 10 years, if you see some very small cracks in few of them. Don't worry. it's normal for wood, they won't be broken. Just keep them in dry place then it will enhance their beauty.
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Simple introduction of the images:
1~9: The mask you will receive and the details.
10
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11: Height, length and depth.
12. Backside.
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The origin and function of China's mask:
Please go to my eBay store and enter
:
Nuo Mask
in the search field for a full list of various Chinese masks.
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International Buyers Please Note:
- Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the itemprice or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer responsibility.
- Please check with your country customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
All items ship by China Air Mail with trace number.
We offer combine shipping discount. Make all your intended purchase and will send a combined invoice.
Shipping worldwide and we offer EMS(China Express Mail), DHL, UPS shipping services by request of the customer. All additional charges are the buyer's responsibility.
The shipping charges includes Customs Examination fee, Packaging, Labeling and all other shandling fees.