{"product_id":"antiek-nepalees-sjamanenmasker-haar-ritueel-teken","title":"Antique Nepalese Shaman Mask with Hair \u0026 Ritual Sign – ca. 1900–1930","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNepalese wooden shaman mask with natural hair\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 with natural hair remnants\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 33 × W 22.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRitual imagery and expression\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mask has narrow eye openings, a strongly projecting nose, an open mouth and separately articulated ears. A large trident-like ritual sign is incised on the forehead, while natural hair survives above the mouth as a moustache.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction and evidence of use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is deeply hollowed and preserves clear chopping and chisel marks. An old metal carrying or suspension element remains between the ears. Short vertical cuts around the mouth emphasize the teeth-like edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePatina and condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wood carries a deep dark-brown to black-brown patina with long-term wear, old shrinkage cracks and lighter rubbed areas. The mask remains unrestored and retains its original ethnographic character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58543302574411,"sku":"798","price":495.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antiek-nepalees-sjamanenmasker-haar-voorhoofdteken.jpg?v=1789924108","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/antique-nepalese-shaman-mask-hair-ritual-sign","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}