{"title":"Masks","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAfrican, Chinese and Nepalese Masks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMasks\u003c\/strong\u003e have played an important role in religious ceremonies, ritual performances and spiritual traditions for centuries. Our collection features authentic \u003cstrong\u003eAfrican masks\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChinese masks\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eNepalese masks\u003c\/strong\u003e, hand-carved in wood and other traditional materials. From antique tribal masks and temple masks to rare ceremonial objects, every piece has been selected for its authenticity, historical significance, artistic excellence and exceptional craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antiek-punu-masker-met-rieten-kap-gabon","title":"Antique Punu Mask with Reed Hood – Gabon","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis Punu mask originates from Gabon and was traditionally used during initiation and dance ceremonies. The mask consists of a finely carved wooden face, covered with light pigment, combined with a carefully woven hood of reed and natural fibers. This construction ensured that the mask could be worn firmly on the head during ritual movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe subdued facial expression, closed eyes, and geometric details are characteristic of Punu masks and refer to spiritual tranquility, transition, and ancestor worship. Wear, discoloration, and the aged weaving indicate actual use and natural aging, not later decorative production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis object is an authentic ceremonial mask and represents the rich mask culture of Central Africa, where form, material, and ritual are inextricably linked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e41 × 37 × 28 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56361391587659,"sku":"420","price":395.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/punu-masker-gabon-hout-gevlochten-kap.jpg?v=1769078819"},{"product_id":"guanyin-avalokiteshvara-tanden-van-bot-en-glazen-ogen-19e-eeuw-lot-138","title":"Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) – bone teeth and glass eyes, 19th century – lot 138","description":"\u003cp\u003eEstimated value: €900 – €1,400. Chinese wooden mask head for wall mounting, likely for a home altar or temple context. The head displays an expressive facial expression with an open mouth, inlaid bone teeth, and glass eyes with black pupils. UV analysis confirms ancient organic material in the teeth (blue fluorescent) and glass in the eyes (green fluorescence), with aged glue and setting marks indicating long-term placement and use. The wood exhibits a deep natural patina, oxidation, and hand-carved details without modern interventions. Stylistically and technically fitting within 19th-century Chinese folk religious Guanyin representations. Dimensions: H 19 x W 13.5 cm, weight approximately 800 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56465947689291,"sku":"138","price":430.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/guanyin-houten-maskerhoofd-china-19e-eeuw-lot-138-01.jpg?v=1770224127"},{"product_id":"himalayan-wooden-mask-tibetan-style-folk-art","title":"Himalayan Wooden Mask Wall Decoration – Tibetan Style Folk Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis mask has a powerful, calm appearance that stands out immediately. No busy details, but rather a simple shape that ensures a strong presence in any room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural aging of the wood gives the piece character. You can see a dry patina, light wear, and small traces of use that make it feel like this object has a past. This makes it not a standard decoration, but a unique piece with genuine presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for an interior where you want to add warmth, tranquility, and authenticity without it becoming too heavy or overpowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 35 x 18 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1.3 kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56646432096587,"sku":"478","price":125.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/himalayan-wooden-mask-tibetan-style-folk-art.jpg?v=1772196958"},{"product_id":"antiek-afrikaans-houten-masker-met-open-mond-en-rituele-uitstraling","title":"Antique Wall Decoration African wooden mask with open mouth and ritual appearance","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated value: €150 – €400\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis powerful wooden mask immediately brings atmosphere and presence to a room. The open mouth and strong facial expression give the object an almost living character, as if it is meant to move, speak, and convey energy. This is not a decorative piece, but an object made to be used, and you feel that immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years, the mask has built up a natural, deep patina. Dirt and discoloration are present in the grooves and edges, which only occur through prolonged use and touch. The side holes show that the mask was once worn or attached with cords, confirming its functional character. Pieces of this type were used during rituals or dance, and this is reflected in the powerful form and direct carving style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy this mask is special: it is an honest, used object with character. Not a slickly finished export piece, but a piece with history, presence, and a clear function. It stands strong on its own and immediately draws attention without being flashy. Perfect for someone seeking one good object that radiates calm, strength, and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: H 38 x W 25 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\nWeight: 1.9 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56664873238859,"sku":"483","price":129.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/1.afrikaanse-houten-masker-ritueel-patina-handgesneden.jpg?v=1772440463"},{"product_id":"antiek-nepalees-houten-masker-met-serene-uitstraling-en-ritueel-karakter","title":"Wall decoration Antique Nepalese wooden mask with a serene appearance and ritual character","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated value: €120 – €180\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis mask brings tranquility to a room. The elongated shape and calm facial expression create a quiet, almost meditative presence. It is not a busy or striking object, but rather a piece that stands out through its simplicity and balance. Ideal for those seeking a single authentic object that adds atmosphere without being overpowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see immediately that this mask has been used. The surface feels dry and natural, with subtle discoloration and wear in places where it has been touched frequently. Dirt accumulated over the years is present in the grooves. The sides show small openings where a fastening once sat, indicating that the mask was worn or used functionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy this piece is special: it is an honest, small Nepalese mask that shows exactly what it was made for. Not an over-processed decorative piece, but an object with character and history. Its size makes it easy to place, yet it retains a distinct presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: H 30 x W 16 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\nWeight: 1 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56664917705035,"sku":"482","price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/nepalees-houten-masker-ritueel-handgesneden-patina.jpg?v=1772441264"},{"product_id":"antiek-nepalees-houten-masker-met-schelpinleg-en-originele-koorden","title":"Wall decoration Antique Nepalese wooden mask with shell inlay and original cords","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated value: €120 – €250\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis mask has something special about it. Not flashy, not overly detailed, but rather calm and powerful at the same time. The long, narrow shape and the calm gaze create a strong presence without feeling heavy in a room. This is the kind of piece you place or hang and immediately feel: this is right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat truly distinguishes this mask is the mouth. There you can still see an original shell inlay, a detail you don't often come across that immediately shows this is no standard object. Combined with the original cords, the sense of use remains completely intact. You are not looking at a decorative item here, but at something that has truly been worn and used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface has settled beautifully over the years. No shine, no artificial finish, but a dry, honest patina with subtle wear in the right places. Everything points to long-term use and natural aging. It is precisely this that gives the mask its character and makes it interesting for someone looking for something that does not look new or artificial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy this piece works: it is compact, easy to place, yet visually strong enough to carry a space. Ideal as a standalone object on the wall or as part of a calm, well-thought-out interior. This is not bulk work, but a unique piece with presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: H 31 x W 13 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\nWeight: 0.7 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56665069814091,"sku":"481","price":145.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/1.nepalees-houten-masker-schelpinleg-ritueel-patina.jpg?v=1772443005"},{"product_id":"antiek-nepalees-houten-masker-met-glimlach-en-originele-koorden","title":"Wall decoration Antique Nepalese wooden mask with smile and original cords","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated value: €100 – €220\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis mask is exactly the kind of piece that immediately evokes sympathy. The round shape, the calm eyes, and that subtle smile with indented teeth give it a human character that you don't often see. Not stern or \"scary,\" but warm and powerful at the same time. As a result, it fits not only into a collection but also surprisingly well in an interior where you want a single special object that adds atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see and feel that this is not a new decorative piece. Over the years, the wood grain has become beautifully matte, with a dry, natural patina and clear signs of wear in places where the mask has often been handled. The original cords and attachment points are still on the side, which completes the story: this has been worn, used, and preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy this mask works so well: the size is perfect – compact, but with enough face and presence to stand on its own. An authentic Nepalese folk mask with character, history, and exactly the right balance between tranquility and presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: H 27 x W 19 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\nWeight: 0.6 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56665219793227,"sku":"480","price":120.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/nepalesische-holzmaske-breite-form-ritualarbeit.jpg?v=1772444630"},{"product_id":"langwerpig-handgesneden-houten-masker-uit-nepal-in-donker-patineerd-hout","title":"Elongated Hand-Carved Wooden Wall Decoration Mask from Nepal in Dark Patinated Wood","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis hand-carved wooden mask from Nepal has a strikingly elongated shape that gives the face a powerful and almost serene appearance. The narrow eyes are carved out as small openings, while the long, straight nose and the oval mouth opening define the mask's central character. These simple yet clear forms create a highly expressive face.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mask is carved from a single piece of wood. Clear traces of the carving tool are still visible on the surface, ensuring the handiwork remains clearly recognizable. Over the years, the dark wood has developed a natural patina with slight color variations and a matte sheen that gives the object extra depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimple cords are attached to the sides, which originally allowed the mask to be worn or hung. The slight curvature of the wood follows the natural shape of the trunk from which the mask was carved, giving the whole piece an organic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMasks like this were often used in Nepal during local rituals, village festivals, or traditional performances. Nowadays, they are also appreciated as special pieces of folk art and as decorative objects with a distinct ethnographic appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDimensions: H 31 x W 18 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 0.8 kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56756224065867,"sku":"479","price":119.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/handgesneden-houten-masker-nepal-langwerpig-hoofd-donker-hout.jpg?v=1773073981"},{"product_id":"antiek-houten-himalaya-mahakala-tempel-masker-32-cm","title":"Antique Wall Decoration Wooden Himalayan Mahakala Temple Mask – 32 cm","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; max-width: 800px; margin: auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #8c7643; border-bottom: 2px solid #8c7643; padding-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 1.4em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e\nRare Antique Tribal Wooden Mahakala Temple Pedigree – Himalayan Region – 19th Century – With Original Paper Temple Seal\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32 cm high | 24 cm wide | Weight: 600 grams (Extremely bone-dry antique hardwood)\n\n\n\n\nA fascinating and extremely rare antique hand-carved wooden tribal temple pediment \/ protective mask of the wrathful deity \u003cstrong\u003eMahakala (or local Dharmapala temple guardian)\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Himalayan region (Tibet, Nepal, or Bhutan). This intriguing object dates from the \u003cstrong\u003e19th century (or older)\u003c\/strong\u003e and is in a fabulously weathered, unrestored condition. Thanks to its immense age, the solid wood has completely dried out over the decades, which explains the remarkably light weight of only 600 grams.\n\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\nRaw Tribal Symbolism \u0026 Spiritual Function\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis powerful wooden panel was carved from a single tree trunk using primitive hand tools and historically served as an active gatekeeper or altar guardian to drive away negative energies with brute force:\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-type: square;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe All-Seeing Third Eye:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the center of the forehead is the prominent, deeply carved spiritual third eye, a symbol of absolute Buddhist wisdom and the seeing through of all external illusions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Terrifying Wrath:\u003c\/strong\u003e The stepped headdress\/crown and the wide-open, serrated mouth with the openwork corners give the mask a fabulous, apotropaic (warding off evil) appearance. It is designed to anchor an atmosphere of absolute spiritual safety at the entrance of high-end interiors or galleries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\nUnique Consecration Document on the Reverse\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe reverse side of this object provides irrefutable, museum-quality evidence of long-term ritual temple use:\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Paper Temple Seal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Centrally located on the hand-cut reverse side is an authentic, deeply weathered, and handmade paper document. This historic seal was applied by monks as a registration or consecration (spiritualization) of the temple guardian and contains antique ink and oil stains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair Age Wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e The obverse shows a deep, layered patina of burnt-in incense soot and natural tree resin lacquer. The deep, vertical shrinkage cracks show the thoroughly dry structure of the antique wood. On the right flank are the two original, hand-drilled mounting holes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\nProduct details\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold; width: 30%;\"\u003eDepiction:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eMahakala \/ Tribal Temple Guardian (Dharmapala)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eHand-carved hardwood with layered soot and lacquer patina and handmade paper temple seal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eHimalaya region (Tibet \/ Nepal \/ Bhutan monastic tradition)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDating:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 19th Century (Fully antique ethnographic masterpiece)\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eH 32 × W 24 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e600 grams (Extremely bone-dry wood)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eBeautiful, pristine tribal condition. Authentic shrinkage cracks, deep natural patina, and a completely intact paper seal on the back. 100% nonsense-free.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57374165303627,"sku":"413","price":875.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antiek-nepalees-houten-masker.jpg?v=1779180389"},{"product_id":"houten-tribaal-masker-abstract-wortelhout-w-45-cm","title":"Wooden Wall Decoration Tribal Mask – Abstract Root Wood – W 45 cm","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; max-width: 800px; margin: auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #8c7643; border-bottom: 2px solid #8c7643; padding-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 1.4em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e\n    Brutalist Hand Carved Wooden Tribal Mask – Abstract Rootwood – Himalayan Style – W 45 cm\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29.4 cm high | 45 cm wide | Hand-carved Hardwood (Monumental Size)\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nWe proudly present a fascinating and powerful piece of tribal art: a monumental, hand-carved wooden mask\/shield, crafted in the traditional style of the Himalayan border regions. This object, dating from the 20th century, is a magnificent example of Brutalist design in which the natural, whimsical forms of a solid burl wood form the basis for an abstract and mystical face mask.\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\nRough Organic Structure \u0026amp; Primitive Craftsmanship\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis unique wall object is designed to make a powerful, rugged, and texture-rich statement in any high-end or modern interior:\n\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-type: square;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbstract Root Anatomy:\u003c\/strong\u003e The front makes masterful use of the natural growths and knots of the wood. The three prominent bulbous shapes at the top suggest three 'all-seeing' eyes, while the deep, organic cavity at the bottom creates the impression of a wide-open, wrathful mouth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsman's Drawmarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e The back provides irrefutable proof of pure craftsmanship. The heavy log has been hollowed out millimeter by millimeter with a traditional, primitive adze or gouge, leaving a beautiful and tangible scale pattern in the wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristic Patina:\u003c\/strong\u003e The exterior is finished with a deep, dark, and weathered lacquer or resin skin. The interior displays a natural, bone-dry wood structure with the original, fine mineral lime and workshop traces in the grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\nProduct details\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold; width: 30%;\"\u003eRepresentation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eAbstract Tribal Mask \/ Altar Shield (Brutalist Design)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eHand-carved hardwood burr (Burl wood) with dark lacquer finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrigin \/ Style:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eHimalaya Border Region (Tribal Tradition)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDating:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e20th Century (Mid-Century \/ Vintage Ethnographica)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eH 29.4 × W 45 cm (Remarkably wide format)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eExcellent, pristine condition. The structure of the wood is solid and stable, retaining the sharp, hand-hewn adze edges and the natural, rough texture on the front. 100% nonsense-free.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57376242205003,"sku":"407","price":285.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/uniek-himalaya-masker-wortelhout.jpg?v=1779192377"},{"product_id":"antiek-houten-sjamanenmasker-nepal-late-19e-eeuw-24-cm","title":"Wall Decoration Antique Wooden Shaman Mask – Nepal – Late 19th Century – 24 cm","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; max-width: 800px; margin: auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #8c7643; border-bottom: 2px solid #8c7643; padding-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 1.4em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e\n    Authentic Antique Hand Carved Wooden Shaman Mask – Himalayan Region – ca. 1900 – 24 cm\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 cm high | 15 cm wide | Primitive Hand-Carved Hardwood (Verified Ritual Use)\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nWe proudly present a rare and weathered piece of \u003cstrong\u003eprimitive and tribal art\u003c\/strong\u003e: an authentic antique hand-carved wooden \u003cstrong\u003eshaman mask\u003c\/strong\u003e from the mountain regions of the Himalayas (Minden-Nepal \/ Hill Tribes). This fascinating ritual object dates from the \u003cstrong\u003elate 19th to early 20th century (ca. 1890-1920)\u003c\/strong\u003e and is in a fabulously weathered, unrestored condition. A pure and raw object that bears witness to decades of monastic and shamanistic use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\nMinimalist Primal Power \u0026 Primitive Form Language\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis mask stands out for its abstract simplicity and brings a powerful, mystical, and authentic atmosphere to any high-end or modern interior:\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-type: square;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Essence of Wrath:\u003c\/strong\u003e The deep, almond-shaped eyeholes and the large, oval mouth have been carved from the wood with brute force and rough blows. The nose is long, flat, and formed by two powerful, vertical cuts. This abstract minimalism makes it a sought-after statement for collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLayered Use Patina:\u003c\/strong\u003e The surface of the front shows a bone-dry, weathered crust of absorbed grease, incense soot, and ambient air. The deep shrinkage crack across the forehead and under the nose shows the natural, stable movement of the ancient hardwood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\nForensic Analysis of the Interior (Wear Patina)\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe reverse side provides irrefutable, laboratory-worthy evidence of legitimate, intensive ritual use, completely free of modern tourist imitation:\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFibrous Chiseling and Carving:\u003c\/strong\u003e The interior is deeply hollowed out with a traditional, manual curved adze. The wood displays the rough, irregular grain of a bone-dry, pre-industrially felled log.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Wear \u0026 Skin Oils:\u003c\/strong\u003e The inner edges, and particularly the forehead area, are deeply dark, greasy, and polished to a mirror-smooth finish. This shine developed very naturally over decades through the friction of skin oils, other oils, and the shaman's sweat during ecstatic ceremonies and ritual dances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorn Mounting Holes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The two original, hand-drilled mounting holes are located on the sides. The inner sides of these holes are continuously softly rounded, caused by the constant mechanical tension of the historical leather or rope straps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\nProduct details\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold; width: 30%;\"\u003eDepiction:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eShaman Mask \/ Ritual Dance Mask (Tribal Art)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eHand-carved hardwood with natural, layered soot, grease, and wood patina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrigin \/ Style:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eHimalaya Region (Central Nepal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDating:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eLate 19th \/ Early 20th Century (c. 1900) – Guaranteed Antique\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eH 24 × W 15 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eBeautiful, unrestored tribal condition. Authentic shrinkage cracks and a heavy, organic carrier gloss on the inside. 100% guaranteed nonsense-free.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57376339788107,"sku":"408","price":225.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antiek-houten-sjamanenmasker-himalaya.jpg?v=1779192728"},{"product_id":"antiek-houten-sjamanenmasker-met-baardlijn-himalaya-regio-ca-1900","title":"Antique Wooden Shaman Mask with Beard Line – Himalayan Region – ca. 1900 Wall Decoration","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; max-width: 800px; margin: auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #8c7643; border-bottom: 2px solid #8c7643; padding-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 1.4em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e\nAuthentic Antique Wooden Shaman Mask with Hand-Painted Beard Line – Himalayan Region – ca. 1900\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-Carved Hardwood | Original Polychrome Moustache and Beard Line | Ritual Ethnographic Collector's Item\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\nWe proudly present a particularly characterful and rare piece of \u003cstrong\u003eprimitive and tribal art\u003c\/strong\u003e: an authentic antique hand-carved wooden \u003cstrong\u003eshaman mask\u003c\/strong\u003e from the mountain regions of the Himalayas (Nepal \/ Bhutan border region). This ritual mask dates from the \u003cstrong\u003elate 19th to early 20th century (ca. 1890-1920)\u003c\/strong\u003e and is in a fabulously weathered, unrestored antique condition.\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\nUnique Iconography \u0026amp; Primitive Woodcarving\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis mask distinguishes itself through its specific facial features and brings a powerful, historically weathered atmosphere to any modern or high-end interior:\n\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-type: square;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePainted Moustache and Beard Line:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very rare is the original, jet-black polychrome line of natural pigments applied around the mouth and across the jaws to symbolize male beard growth. Dark accents are also visible around the deep, rectangular eye sockets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncised Forehead Decoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Directly above the heavy brow ridge, geometric diamond and arcade patterns are carved into the dry wood, indicating the status of a specific tribal deity or ritual bearer. The nose is strikingly large, pointed, and powerfully modeled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair Age Wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wood surface displays a magnificent, bone-dry patina full of shrinkage cracks, historic dents, and a layered skin of ingrained incense soot, temple oils, and candle wax fumes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\nTraditional Construction\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nBoth the front and the deeply carved back bear witness to pure pre-industrial craftsmanship. The edges are softly rounded by decades of mechanical friction and touch. On the upper right side, the remnants of the original, hand-forged mounting pins or holes to which the leather carrying straps were attached can still be found. A thoroughly honest, genuine collector's item. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n    Product details\n  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold; width: 30%;\"\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eShaman Mask \/ Polychrome Dance Mask (Tribal Art)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eHand-carved hardwood with original black pigments, natural resin skin, and deep temple patina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrigin \/ Style:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eHimalaya Region (Nepal \/ Bhutan)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDating:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eLate 19th \/ early 20th Century (ca. 1900) – Guaranteed antique\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eExceptional antique condition. Superb, bone-dry wood grain with legitimate age-related shrinkage, original paintwork, and untouched edges. 100% nonsense-free.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 29 × W 15 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57376500711755,"sku":"409","price":195.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/exclusief-houten-sjamanenmasker-himalaya.jpg?v=1779192997"},{"product_id":"antiek-breed-houten-sjamanenmasker-geometrische-lipinkerving-himalaya-regio-26-cm","title":"Wall Decoration Antique Wide Wooden Shaman Mask – Geometric Lip Carving – Himalayan Region – 26 cm","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; max-width: 800px; margin: auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #8c7643; border-bottom: 2px solid #8c7643; padding-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 1.4em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e\nAuthentic Antique Wide Wooden Shaman Mask with Geometric Lip Carving – Himalayan Region – 26 cm\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 26 × W 25 cm | Weight: 600 grams | Unique Wide Format | Bone-dry Hardwood\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nWe proudly present an exceptionally broad and powerfully modeled piece of \u003cstrong\u003eprimitive and tribal art\u003c\/strong\u003e: an original antique hand-carved wooden \u003cstrong\u003eshaman mask\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Himalayan region (Nepal \/ Bhutan border region). This ritual collectible dates from the \u003cstrong\u003elate 19th to early 20th century (ca. 1890-1920)\u003c\/strong\u003e and is in sublime, unrestored condition. Thanks to its immense age, all moisture has completely disappeared from the wood cells, which explains the light weight of 600 grams.\n\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\nRobust Structure \u0026amp; Carved Iconography\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis mask distinguishes itself by its unique, almost square proportions and brings a raw, untamed atmosphere to any high-end or modern interior:\n\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-type: square;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeometric Lip Contours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around the carved-open mouth cavity, the master carver has carved a razor-sharp, double-leaf-shaped contour line deep into the wood. This gives the mask an intriguing, stylized smile. The nose is heavy, flat, and solidly aligned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFibrous \"Pitting\" Skin:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entire front displays the pure biology of old hardwood. The surface is full of natural pitting, drying cracks on the forehead, and a layered, dark patina of burned-in temple soot and ambient air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Mounting Remnants:\u003c\/strong\u003e On the sides are the authentic, hand-drilled holes in which the historical, weathered carrying cords are still partially present. This proves the active, ritual usage history of the guardian.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\nProduct details\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold; width: 30%;\"\u003eRepresentation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eShaman Mask \/ Ritual Altar Mask (Tribal Art)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eHand-carved hardwood with natural, dry fiber patina and soot marks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrigin \/ Style:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eHimalaya Region (Nepal \/ Bhutan)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDating:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eLate 19th \/ Early 20th Century (ca. 1900) – Fully antique\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDimensions \u0026 Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eH 26 × W 25 cm | Weight: 600 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eExceptional, untouched tribal condition. Authentic deep shrinkage cracks, bone-dry wood, and original cord remnants on the sides. 100% nonsense-free.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57376621527371,"sku":"410","price":175.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antiek-breed-himalaya-sjamanenmasker.jpg?v=1779193580"},{"product_id":"zeldzaam-antiek-geklopt-metalen-sjamanenmasker-himalaya-regio-ca-1900","title":"Wall Decoration Rare Antique Hammered Metal Shaman Mask – Himalayan Region – ca. 1900","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; max-width: 800px; margin: auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #8c7643; border-bottom: 2px solid #8c7643; padding-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 1.4em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e\nRare Antique Hammered Metal Shaman Mask (Tin\/Zinc Alloy) – Himalayan Region – ca. 1900\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artisan Hand-Bhammered Sheet Metal | Mounting Holes All Around | Exclusive Metal Ethnographica\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nAn exceptional and extremely rare discovery within the international art trade: a legitimate antique, hand-beaten metal shaman mask (crafted from an early tin, zinc, or tin alloy) from the Trans-Himalayan region (Nepal\/Tibet border area). This ritual mask dates from the late 19th to the early 20th century (ca. 1890-1920). Whereas 95% of the surviving masks from this region are made of wood, this metal 'armor mask' represents a highly rare ceremonial variant.\n\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\nWrought Ironwork \u0026amp; Apotropaic Symbolism\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis brutal, metal wall object radiates an unprecedented minimalist primal power and serves as an unwavering eye-catcher in any high-end or modern interior:\n\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-type: square;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hammered Facial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e The mask was hammered into shape by hand by a local blacksmith over an anvil or wooden mold. The almond-shaped eye sockets and the expressive, leaf-shaped or heart-shaped open mouth are cut out with brute precision. The bridge of the nose stands up powerfully in relief.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Garland of Holes of the Ceremonial Collars:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unique and iconographically crucial is the continuous garland of hand-punched, square and round holes along the entire outer edge. Historically, a heavy ceremonial collar of horsehair, textile, or leather scraps was mounted to this to completely conceal the shaman's identity during ecstatic dances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral Ground and Temple Patina:\u003c\/strong\u003e The metal surface possesses a magnificent, weathered oxidation skin. It is covered with a layered, bone-dry crust of petrified lime and mineral residues, mixed with the jet-black deposits of decades of incense soot and sacrificial fats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\nProduct details\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold; width: 30%;\"\u003eDepiction:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eShaman Mask \/ Ritual Protective Mask (Metal Tribal Art)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eHand-beaten sheet metal (tin\/zinc alloy) with original mineral oxidation and soot patina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrigin \/ Style:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eHimalaya Region (Nepal \/ Tibet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDating:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eLate 19th \/ early 20th Century (ca. 1900) – Guaranteed antique\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eExceptional antique condition. Beautiful stable metal with authentic hammer marks, legitimate mineral encrustations, and a completely intact perforated rim. 100% nonsense-free.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 23.5 × W 18.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57376891109707,"sku":"414","price":395.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antiek-metalen-sjamanenmasker-himalaya.jpg?v=1779194179"},{"product_id":"authentiek-antiek-igbo-agbogho-mmuo-masker-geverifieerd-ritueel","title":"Authentic Antique Igbo Agbogho Mmuo Mask Wall Decoration – Verified Ritual","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; max-width: 800px; margin: auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #8c7643; border-bottom: 2px solid #8c7643; padding-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 1.4em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eAuthentic Antique Igbo Agbogho Mmuo Mask (Maiden Spirit) – Nigeria – ca. 1950\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved Softwood | Original Kaolin (Limestone) Painting | Original Textile Border \u0026amp; Heavy Wear Patina\n\nWe proudly present an exceptionally rare and forensically verified masterpiece within the African art trade: a legitimate antique hand-carved wooden \u003cstrong\u003eAgbogho Mmuo (Maiden Spirit) mask\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cstrong\u003eIgbo culture of Nigeria (West Africa)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This ritual mask dates from the \u003cstrong\u003emid-20th century (ca. 1850-1960)\u003c\/strong\u003e and is in fabulous, unrestored, and fully authentic condition. A genuine collector's item with a proven ceremonial history.\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eTraditional Igbo Iconography \u0026 Symbolism\n\nWithin Igbo society, this mask represents ideal, pure feminine beauty and honors the spirits of deceased young women during agricultural festivals. This object makes a powerful, historical, and texture-rich statement in any modern or high-end interior:\n\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-type: square;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sacred Kaolin Face:\u003c\/strong\u003e The front of the face is traditionally covered with a thick layer of white lime (\u003cem\u003ekaolin\u003c\/em\u003e), the symbol of the spiritual world and the dead. The chalk skin displays beautiful, legitimate traces of craquelé and has been naturally worn away around the nose and mouth by decades of devotion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonumental Comb-Headdress:\u003c\/strong\u003e The extremely complex, stepped, and openwork headdress with round discs imitates the ceremonial hairstyles of Igbo maidens. The sides of the head are deeply incised with spiral curls of hair, in which ancient temple dust and soot have been deeply petrified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRitual Scar Tattoos:\u003c\/strong\u003e On the cheeks and forehead, the characteristic dark, geometric circles and planes have been applied that symbolize the traditional Igbo beauty scars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eForensic Evidence of Legitimate Use (Backside)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inside of this bowl provides irrefutable, laboratory-worthy evidence of actual ceremonial use by an Igbo dancer, completely free of modern airport tourist clutter:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Braided Textile Trim:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very exceptional and unfalsifiable is the deeply weathered, green-blue woven fabric trim with a checkered pattern that is sewn around the entire outer edge to protect the dancer's face. The textile fibers are bone-dry through and through and authentically worn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntense Biological Wear Patina:\u003c\/strong\u003e The deeper parts of the hand-carved bowl (crafted with a primitive African adze) display a dark, greasy, and mirror-smooth polished sheen. 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The edges of the carving are soft and show a natural, dark resin patina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Masoji (Tears) Scars:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beneath the characteristic 'coffee bean' eyes, vertical scar lines are carved into the cheeks. These symbolize the 'masoji' (tears), the respectful grief of the ancestral mother. The large eye sockets are washed with white lime (\u003cem\u003ekaolin\u003c\/em\u003e), the color of the spiritual world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompletely Original Hairstyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The absolute crown jewel of this sculpture is the voluminous wig made of hand-twisted and braided natural plant fibers and raffia cords. The fibers have changed color due to decades of use and carry the scent of historical temple oil and soot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\nForensic Analysis of the Inside (Wear Patina)\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe back of the cut-out bowl provides irrefutable, laboratory-worthy evidence of actual ceremonial use by a Chokwe dancer, completely free of modern airport tourist clutter:\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Braided Fiber Rim:\u003c\/strong\u003e At the top is the authentic, coarsely woven jute\/fiber headband that served as protection and comfort for the wearer's forehead. The fibers show heavy, natural aging and dust accumulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan Adze Marks:\u003c\/strong\u003e The inside is deeply hollowed out with a traditional, manual gouge or curved adze, leaving a characteristic horizontal scale pattern in the wood. The surface displays an intense, dark, and mirror-smooth polished biological wear shine around the nose and eye areas, caused by prolonged skin contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\nProduct details\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold; width: 30%;\"\u003eDepiction:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eChokwe Pwo Mask \/ Female Spirit (Tribal Art)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eHand-carved hardwood with kaolin, natural pigments and original braided plant fiber headdress\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrigin \/ Culture:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eDemocratic Republic of Congo \/ Angola (Chokwe tribe)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDating:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eMid 20th Century (ca. 1950) – Fully antique ethnographic masterpiece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eExceptional, verified tribal condition. Beautiful dark brown patina skin, hand-carved back with intense wearable luster, and a fully intact historical wig and fiber rim. 100% guaranteed nonsense-free.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 32 × W 24 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57377487946059,"sku":"434","price":264.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/afrikaans-masker-opengewerkte-hoofdtooi.jpg?v=1779195510"},{"product_id":"18-5-cm-antiek-houten-himalaya-sjamanenmasker-400g-gortdroog-geverifieerd","title":"18.5 cm Antique Wooden Himalayan Shaman Mask | 400g Bone Dry | Wall Art","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; max-width: 800px; margin: auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #8c7643; border-bottom: 2px solid #8c7643; padding-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 1.4em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e\n    Authentic Antique Wooden Shaman Mask – 18.5 cm \/ 400g – Himalayan Region – ca. 1900\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 18.5 × W 12.5 cm | Weight: 400 grams (Bone-dry, antique wood) | Layered Ritual Smoke Patina | Intense Biological Wear Gloss\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nWe proudly present a raw, characterful, and forensically verified masterpiece within the Asian Tribal Art section: an authentic antique hand-carved wooden \u003cstrong\u003eshaman mask \/ ritual dance mask\u003c\/strong\u003e from the mountain regions of the Himalayas (Central Nepal). This impressive, archaic object dates from the \u003cstrong\u003elate 19th to early 20th century (ca. 1890-1920)\u003c\/strong\u003e. With a manageable size of 18.5 cm and an extremely light weight of 400 grams, this is a thoroughly honest collector's item in which all natural juices have completely disappeared over the decades. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\nArchaic Form Language \u0026 Untamed Primal Power\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis mask stands out for its minimalist, brutal simplicity and brings a powerful, mystical atmosphere as exclusive wall decoration or as a stand-alone object in any high-end interior:\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-type: square;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimitive Anatomy:\u003c\/strong\u003e The almond-shaped viewing holes for the eyes and the large, angular oral cavity have been carved out of the tree trunk with powerful blows. The ears are carved as two minimalist, upright rectangular wooden blocks, which is typical of early shamanistic art from the region.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLayered Temple Patina:\u003c\/strong\u003e The front shows a bone-dry, deep black and grainy crust of absorbed animal fats, incense soot, and ambient ash from fireplaces. The edges are soft and organically rounded by decades of devotion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\nForensic Evidence of Ritual Use (Back)\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe inside of the wooden bowl provides unfalsifiable, laboratory-worthy evidence of actual active use by a shaman, completely free from modern export or tourist fakes:\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntense Organic Wear Shine:\u003c\/strong\u003e The inner edges along the forehead, jaws, and chin show a deep, oily, and mirror-smooth polished finish shine. This is the direct result of prolonged human skin contact, where sweat and skin oils have been rubbed into the dry wood over generations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Attachment Cord:\u003c\/strong\u003e The mask is still fitted with the authentic, historical thin attachment cord that runs through the hand-drilled side holes. The holes show clear mechanical wear caused by the tension of the carrying straps during ritual dances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\nProduct details\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold; width: 30%;\"\u003eDepiction:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eHimalaya Shaman Mask \/ Ritual Wall Object (Tribal Art)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eHand-carved hardwood with original sooty, oily, and resinous skin and authentic cord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrigin \/ Style:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eHimalaya Region (Central Nepal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDating:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eLate 19th \/ early 20th Century (ca. 1900) – Guaranteed antique\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDimensions \u0026 Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eH 18.5 × W 12.5 cm | Weight: 400 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eMagnificent, unrestored tribal condition. Bone-dry wood on the inside with a heavy, organic sheen and a completely intact historical resin skin on the front. 100% honest and nonsense-free.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57386473947467,"sku":"439","price":289.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/18cm-antiek-houten-himalaya-sjamanenmasker-400g-voorzijde.jpg?v=1779273790"},{"product_id":"51-cm-antiek-houten-baule-masker-met-dubbele-vogel-exclusieve-muurkunst-ivoorkust","title":"51 cm Antique Wooden Baule Mask with Double Bird | Exclusive Wall Art | Ivory Coast","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; max-width: 800px; margin: auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #8c7643; border-bottom: 2px solid #8c7643; padding-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 1.4em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e\nAuthentic Antique Baule Mask with Double Bird Headdress – 51 cm – Verified Ritual Use – Ivory Coast – ca. 1950\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 51 × W 21 cm | Hand-carved Hardwood | Polychrome Pigments | Verified Biological Wear Patina | Original Wooden Bite Block\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nWe proudly present an exceptionally aesthetic, characterful, and forensically verified masterpiece within the African Tribal Art section: an authentic antique hand-carved wooden Baule (Baoulé) mask featuring a monumental double bird headdress from Ivory Coast (West Africa). With an impressive height of 51 cm, this sculpture represents a substantial and high-quality eye-catcher from the mid-20th century (approx. 1940-1960). The object is in a fabulously beautiful, unrestored, and fully verified state of active use history. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\nRefined Baule Iconography \u0026 Polychromy\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis mask stands out for its stylized facial features and brings a powerful, mystical atmosphere as exclusive wall art to any modern or high-end interior:\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-type: square;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSymmetrical Bird Crown:\u003c\/strong\u003e The top of the egg-shaped face is crowned with two masterfully carved birds with long, curved beaks facing each other. The outer edge of the mask features a stepped zigzag and diamond border all around, washed in with contrasting red and white-cream natural pigments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerene Facial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e The almond-shaped eyes are serenely closed like fine slits, embedded in large, light eye sockets. Between the eyebrows is a refined, incised ritual scar tattoo (scarification), characteristic of the Baule beauty ideals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\nForensic Evidence of Active Ceremonial Use\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe back of the carved wooden bowl provides unfalsifiable, laboratory-worthy evidence of actual tribal use during dance ceremonies, completely free of modern export or tourist clutter:\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntense Biological Wear Patina:\u003c\/strong\u003e The inner edges along the forehead, the The cheeks and chin display a deep, oily, and mirror-smooth polished shine. This is the direct result of prolonged human skin contact, where sweat and skin oils have been rubbed into the wood grain over generations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Mounting Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Along the top edge are the hand-drilled bondage holes for the textile or fibrous ceremonial costume. In the center is the original, excellent wooden bite block, designed for the dancer's grip during intense ceremonies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\nProduct details\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold; width: 30%;\"\u003eRepresentation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eBaule Goli \/ Kpan Mask (Wall Art \/ Wall Sculpture)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eHand-carved hardwood with natural polychrome pigments and heavy organic gloss\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrigin \/ Culture:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eIvory Coast (West Africa) \/ Baule tribe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDating:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eMid 20th Century (ca. 1950) – Guaranteed antique ethnographic masterpiece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eH 51 × W 21 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eExceptional, unrestored tribal condition. Beautiful authentic pigment residue on the front and a heavy, organic sheen on the inside, retaining the sharp adze edges. 100% honest and nonsense-free.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57386512810315,"sku":"440","price":265.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/1cm-antiek-houten-afrikaans-baule-masker-dubbele-vogel-muurkunst.jpg?v=1779274510"},{"product_id":"31-cm-antiek-houten-marka-masker-messing-exclusieve-muurkunst-500g","title":"31 cm Antique Wooden Marka Mask Brass | Exclusive Wall Art | 500g","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; max-width: 800px; margin: auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #8c7643; border-bottom: 2px solid #8c7643; padding-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 1.4em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e\nAntique Hand-Carved Marka Mask with Brass Fittings \u0026 Nose Rings – Mali – ca. 1950\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 31 × W 10 cm | Weight: 500 grams | Hand-carved Hardwood | Hammered Copper\/Brass Fittings | Four Ritual Nose Rings\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nWe proudly present an exceptionally expressive, texture-rich, and characterful masterpiece within the African ethnographica section: an authentic antique hand-carved wooden \u003cstrong\u003eMarka (Warka) mask\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eMali (West Africa)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This ceremonial mask dates from the \u003cstrong\u003emid-20th century (ca. 1940-1960)\u003c\/strong\u003e. With a height of 31 cm and a solid weight of 500 grams, this mask is in magnificent, unrestored, and completely original condition.\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\nRich Marka Iconography \u0026amp; Metalworking\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis tribal mask stands out for its layered use of materials and serves as a raw, historical eye-catcher and exclusive wall art in any modern or high-end interior:\n\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-type: square;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHammered Brass Fittings:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entire forehead area is masterfully fitted with a thick sheet of yellow copper \/ brass. The local blacksmith has hand-finished the plate with a finely punched stipple pattern, a central oval textile inlay, and a wreath of stylized cowrie shells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour Jingling Nose Rings:\u003c\/strong\u003e A highly rare and iconographically significant detail are the four loose metal rings that hang through the bridge of the nose and the mouth opening. These rings produced a specific sound during ritual dances to invoke spiritual protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagical Fetish Bundle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Between the two massive upright horns on the crown lies an original ritual bundle, wrapped with historical textile fibers and thick ropes. The deep grooves of the wood and fittings are saturated with old temple dust and legitimate age-related corrosion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\nProduct details\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold; width: 30%;\"\u003eDepiction:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eMarka Tribal Face Mask (Wall Art \/ Wall Sculpture)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eHand-carved hardwood with hand-hammered brass fittings, iron rings, textiles and ritual cord\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrigin \/ Culture:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eWest Africa (Mali) \/ Marka tribe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDating:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eMid 20th Century (ca. 1950) – Fully antique ethnographic masterpiece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDimensions \u0026 Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eH 31 × W 10 cm | Weight: 500 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eExceptional, unrestored condition. Beautiful dark patina on the wood, untouched brasswork with natural oxidation, and completely intact ritual rings and bundle. 100% honest and nonsense-free.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57386924605771,"sku":"441","price":275.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/31cm-antiek-afrikaans-marka-masker-messingbeslag-muurkunst.jpg?v=1779277346"},{"product_id":"25-cm-antiek-houten-pere-masker-congo-exclusieve-muurkunst-600g","title":"25 cm Antique Wooden Pere Mask Congo | Exclusive Wall Art | 600g","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; max-width: 800px; margin: auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #8c7643; border-bottom: 2px solid #8c7643; padding-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 1.4em; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e\nAuthentic Antique Wooden Pere (Baperi) Mask – Verified Ritual Use – Congo – ca. 1950\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 25 × W 24 cm | Weight: 600 grams | Hand-carved Hardwood | Layered Sacrificial Crust Patina | Intense Wear Gloss\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nWe proudly present a raw, minimalist, and forensically verified masterpiece within the African ethnographica section: an authentic antique hand-carved wooden \u003cstrong\u003ePere (Baperi) mask\u003c\/strong\u003e from the northeast of the \u003cstrong\u003eDemocratic Republic of Congo\u003c\/strong\u003e. This ceremonial mask dates from the \u003cstrong\u003emid-20th century (ca. 1940-1960)\u003c\/strong\u003e. With its rare, nearly square proportions of 25 x 24 cm and a bone-dry weight of 600 grams, this mask is in fabulously beautiful, unrestored condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8c7643; margin-top: 25px; font-size: 1.2em; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\nArchaic Form Language \u0026 Brutalist Aesthetics\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis mask stands out for its powerful, abstract simplicity and serves as an intense historical eye-catcher and exclusive wall art in any modern or high-end interior:\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-type: square;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonumental Axel Carving:\u003c\/strong\u003e The large, sculpted almond-shaped eyes stand in powerful high relief on the face, featuring deeply drilled round viewing holes. The bridge of the nose is angular and broad, decorated with traditional horizontal indentations that extend to a minimalist, open mouth slit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLayered Crusty Patina:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entire surface is covered with a dull, jet-black to dark brown sacrificial crust (crusty patina). 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The mask is entirely handcrafted from thick yak leather, which was modeled over a simple wooden form when wet. Its organic asymmetry, deep smoke patina, and original yak hair give the object a powerful, almost monumental appearance. Due to its untouched condition, this mask is not only a special ethnographic collector's item but also an impressive artwork for an interior with character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eeeeee; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\u003c!-- Cultural Significance --\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Spiritual Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRitual masks have played an important role in the shamanic traditions of the Himalayas for centuries and are used during ceremonies focused on protection, healing, and communication with the spirit world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShamanic Tradition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Within the Gurung and Magar communities, such masks were worn during rituals where shamans acted as mediators between the human and spiritual worlds.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtective Symbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e The powerful facial expression and expressive form served to ward off negative influences and invoke protective spirits.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yak leather and yak hair were locally available materials that held an important place in Himalayan ritual culture due to their durability and spiritual significance.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEthnographic Heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Today, authentic tribal masks are valued as important cultural objects that reflect the traditional way of life of the Himalayan peoples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr style=\"border: 0; 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Long dark hair survives across the forehead, cheeks and sides, giving the piece a striking and unmistakably organic presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShamanic context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHide masks of this type are associated with Gurung and Magar communities in Nepal’s Middle Hills. Within local shamanic practice they are linked with healing, purification and protective rites, in which the wearer embodies or mediates a spirit presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction and condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse clearly shows a thick hide shell rather than a carved wooden core. The surface retains extensive wear, dryness, staining and localized hair loss from age and use. 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Its face follows the classic demonic type of Balinese mask art: large bulging eyes, a broad nose and an open mouth with a row of teeth and curling fangs. Above it rises a tall, richly carved crown of scrolling foliage and flame-like points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe carving is deep and lively, and the wood has a warm, glossy brown finish. The back is hollowed out and carries a handwritten inscription in blue-green marker reading “Abianbase” – a village in the Gianyar regency of Bali known for its skilled woodcarvers, pointing to where the mask was carved. A cord at the top makes it ready to hang straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood condition, with light signs of use consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Bali, Indonesia\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDate: second half of the 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: hand-carved wood\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBack: handwritten inscription \"Abianbase\" (village in Gianyar, Bali)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHeight × width: 45.5 × 20.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.8 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59004266381643,"sku":"880","price":145.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/balinees-houten-masker-vooraanzicht.jpg?v=1793008452"}],"url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.nl\/en\/collections\/masks.oembed","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}