Japanese Noh Mask
A Marine found this antique theater mask in a Pacific island bunker in 1944, likely a Japanese general’s personal treasure. Carved from cypress during the Edo period, its ghostly expression was designed for traditional plays. The mask combines artistic merit with military history. Christie’s sold a similar example for $70,000 in 2022, suggesting a market value between $15,000 and $60,000 for this cultural artifact.
