{"product_id":"antiek-nepalees-houten-sjamanenmasker-middle-hills","title":"Antique Nepalese Wooden Shaman Mask – Middle Hills – ca. 1900–1930","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNepalese wooden shaman mask from the Middle Hills\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nepal, Middle Hills \/ Himalayas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e ca. 1900–1930\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand-carved wood\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 22.5 × W 14.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eArchaic facial structure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mask is defined by a projecting nose, narrow pierced eyes and a simple open mouth. Its spare carving gives the face a strong, almost abstract presence associated with Himalayan folk and shamanic mask traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCarving and use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is deeply hollowed with pronounced adze and chisel marks. Old holes at both sides relate to an earlier suspension or wearing system. The irregular rim has been softened by extended use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSurface and condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA layered dark brown to black patina covers the wood, interrupted by earthy pigment traces, old shrinkage cracks and worn areas around the apertures and edges. The mask remains unrestored and retains its raw historic surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58543286419787,"sku":"796","price":395.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antiek-nepalees-sjamanenmasker-hout-vooraanzicht.jpg?v=1789923518","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.nl\/en\/products\/antique-nepalese-wooden-shaman-mask-middle-hills","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}