600yrs Heritage: Chinese Ming Opera Mask Collection #68
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Welcome to Oriental Ethnic / Folk Handicrafts Store ** explore 1000+ finely selected ONE OF A KIND handicrafts in 8 major categories ** * Collectibles * Art & Crafts * Home Decor & Furnishings * Jewelry * Bags & Accessories * * Clothing & Shoes * Babies & Kids * Music & Musical Instruments * Item Description - 600 Years of Heritage: Chinese Ming Dynasty Opera Wooden Mask Since Ming Dynasty during the 14th Century Ground Opera originated sometime between 1368 and 1398 during the reign of Ming Dynasty. When Ming expanded its territories, estimated 200,000+ armed forces relocated from Central China to the Southwest Frontier. They stationed in remote mountainous 'Tun Pu' (Tun Pu means fortress in Chinese) and brought along the Ground Opera with them. It was played for both entertainment and army practicing purposes, and could be performed in any open grounds. (hence called "Ground" Opera). Theatrical Costume, Vivid Masks, Orchestral Music, Historical Fictions During the performance, actors are dressed up in theatrical costumes and wear masks on the forehead with a piece of black gauze to cover the face. Warriors will wear chicken feather on the head and small flags on the back. The performance is accompanied by orchestral music and percussions, and its storyline is mostly related to historical fictions. The "Living Fossil" of the
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