{"product_id":"rustic-wooden-african-mask-the-silent-witness","title":"Rustic Wooden African Mask, the Silent Witness","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis captivating mask, with its serene yet knowing expression, hints at stories whispered through generations. The smooth, aged texture of the wood speaks of time and tradition, while the subtly asymmetrical features add a touch of unique character. Notice the gentle curve of the brow, the slightly parted lips as if about to speak, and the intriguing texture of the \"hair\" or headdress, reminiscent of woven fibers. This mask feels like a guardian of secrets, a silent witness to rituals and gatherings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mask likely originates from the Igala people of Nigeria. The distinctive \"hair\" or headdress, composed of vertical striations, is a hallmark of Igala artistry and may represent stylized hairstyles or even scarification patterns, signifying social status or lineage. The slightly parted lips suggest not speech, but rather a state of quiet contemplation, a common theme in Igala masks that often depict ancestral spirits or powerful deities. The smooth, aged texture of the wood speaks of time and tradition, hinting at the mask's use in rituals or ceremonies. The subtle asymmetry in the features adds a touch of unique character, suggesting that this may be a hand-carved piece, imbued with the individual artist's touch. Igala masks like this one often served as intermediaries between the living and the spirit world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Era: Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Material: Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Size: 11\"(L) x 7“(D) x 15\"(H)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Color: Brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e*Condition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eShows wear and marks consistent with age \u0026amp; use, blemishes and imperfections will be present. These are not to be considered defects but rather part of its character \u0026amp; historical value. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFound in \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGabon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e**Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49944173084824,"sku":"IMG_5932","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2612\/5208\/files\/IMG_5932.jpg?v=1789763952","url":"https:\/\/veronicasopencloset.store\/products\/rustic-wooden-african-mask-the-silent-witness","provider":"Veronicas OPEN CLOSET","version":"1.0","type":"link"}