{"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","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/31-cm-antique-wooden-marka-mask-brass-exclusive-wall-art-500g","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}