For sale is a beautiful vintage Japanese hand-carved yew wood mask of the renowned Noh character "Otafuku" (also known as Okame), the traditional goddess of mirth and good fortune.  The mask bears the artist's signature carving on the back but we are unable to read the calligraphy.  The back retains sharp, masterful chisel marks unique to the Ittobori technique.

This piece is a masterful example of "Ichii Ittobori", a renowned traditional woodcarving craft from the Hida Takayama region of Japan.  It is carved from high-quality Ichii (Japanese Yew) wood.  It is celebrated for its spectacular natural grain patterns and the beautiful contrast between its heartwood and sapwood.

The mask is in good vintage pre-owned condition.  The yew wood has aged beautifully, developing a rich color and luster over time.  There are small scuffs, light signs of age and perhaps a minor mark(s), nick(s), etc. but no major cracks or structural damage.  Please carefully review all of the high-resolution photographs to confirm the overall condition and the quality of the woodwork, design, size, etc.

The hand carved signed yew wood Otafuku (Okame) mask is approx. 20cm (7 7/8") high, 15cm (5 7/8") wide and weighs 450 grams.

We have more unique Japanese handcrafted masks on eBay so please take a look at them.
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UNITED STATES BUYERS:  In accordance with eBay policy, all import duties and custom clearance fees have been included in the shipping price.  There are no import duties or custom clearance fees upon delivery.

EU BUYERS:  All items have a mandatory €3 customs duty that will be charged on all e-commerce packages sent from Japan.  This fee is applied per item.  However, you may still have to pay neccessary customs duties, and other related fees.

There are 3 methods of paying the fees.  They are Postal Delivery Duties Paid (PDDP), Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU).  We will ship packages by JAPAN POST but it uses DDU which is not accepted by some EU countries.  We will use SpeedPAK to EU countries such as Germany that demand PDDP or DDP.  SpeedPAK is a little more expensive.

EUROPE, AUSTRALIA, CANADA, ASIA, ETC. BUYERS:  We will ship all packages by JAPAN POST.  Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping price.  These charges are the buyer's responsibility and vary by country, product, material, origin, etc.  Please check with your local customs office before bidding or buying.  For more information on taxes and import charges, see "Paying tax on eBay purchases."