{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-warrior-mask-hand-carved-wood-showa-era-folk-art-basara-demon-guardian","title":"Vintage Japanese Warrior Mask | Hand-Carved Wood | Showa Era Folk Art | Basara Demon Guardian","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Genuine Piece of Japanese Folk Art — Mid 20th Century Showa Era\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFierce, commanding, and steeped in Japanese mythology — this small hand-carved wooden mask depicts a \u003cstrong\u003eBasara\u003c\/strong\u003e, a demon guardian figure from Japanese Buddhist tradition. Powerful in expression and rich in cultural significance, Basara figures were believed to ward off evil and protect sacred spaces, their exaggerated features designed to inspire both awe and reverence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003egenuine vintage piece\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating from the mid 20th century \u003cem\u003eShowa era\u003c\/em\u003e (1926–1989) — a period celebrated for its vibrant tradition of Japanese folk art and craft. Hand-carved from wood and finished by hand in striking \u003cstrong\u003ered and black\u003c\/strong\u003e, the mask carries the authentic character, patina, and individuality that only a true vintage piece can possess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether displayed as a statement wall piece, as part of a curated collection of Asian art, or simply as a conversation piece in any room, this mask brings with it centuries of mythology and the unmistakable quality of genuine hand craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Mask\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine vintage piece — mid 20th century Showa era, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved wood with hand-applied red and black finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepicts a Basara — a fierce demon guardian from Japanese Buddhist mythology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural age-related patina adds to its authentic character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA one-of-a-kind piece — no two vintage masks are alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs a genuine vintage item, this mask will show natural signs of age and wear consistent with its era — these are part of its history and authenticity, not imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ELIZABETH AND STEVENS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53537429520650,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/9584\/9482\/files\/IMG_9301.jpg?v=1787150517","url":"https:\/\/www.elizabethandstevens.com\/products\/vintage-japanese-warrior-mask-hand-carved-wood-showa-era-folk-art-basara-demon-guardian","provider":"ELIZABETH AND STEVENS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}