{"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","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/18-5-cm-antique-wooden-himalaya-shaman-mask-400g-bone-dry-verified","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}