Master Level Chinese Opera Aspen Wood Mask This culturally rich yet very charming mask is a real charm for any home decor / mask lover / collector - it is a genuine Ground / Nuo Opera Mask, hand carved and painted by our award winning Craftsmaster Mr. Yang, who family has been in this tradition for several generations. Ground / Nuo Opera is considered the living fossil of Chinese Opera Art. It originated some 600 years ago, and still be found in some remote villages in the Southwest China. The focal point of this art form is the mask. It requires exceptional craftsmanship, artistic talent, and years of experience to carve an affectionate and vivid mask, in which to reflect the role"s character and its represented spirit. Role: Zhu Yuanxian Role Description: A Celestial The Story: Xue Dingshan Pacified the West, a novel which told the story about Xue Dingshan pacifying XiLiang (Western region of China) in order to save his father, along with his love story with Fan Lihua (the daughter of a General in XiLiang). Our Award Winning Craft Master Our Craft Master Mr. Yang Ding Kuen is in his late 50"s. He started his carving career since the age of 24, where his father propagated this very traditional mask carving technique to him. His works has been used in many Chinese musical plays, while earning numerous awards including the Best Prize for Guizhou Province Arts and Crafts Fair in 2006. He is also the committee member of Guizhou Arts and Crafts Association, and has various appearances in TV art programs, including those hosted by China Central Television.