Expressive lion’s head in lacquered wood used as part of the shishi-mai 獅子舞, lion dance, associated with Kanbutsu-e 灌仏会, Buddha’s Birthday, a celebration held on April 8. Oftentimes the dancer would wear green with white details.

• Wood

• Lacquer

• Hair

• Early 20th Century

• Japan

• 16”W x 16”H x 13” D