{"product_id":"hand-carved-african-tribal-mask-bust-polychrome-wood-sculpture","title":"XXHand-Carved African Style Tribal Mask \/ Bust – Polychrome Wood SculptureXX","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"610\"\u003eA striking hand-carved African wooden mask , featuring a highly stylised elongated face with closed eyes, prominent ridge nose, and geometric block-form mouth. The piece is decorated with muted polychrome pigments in earthy tones—ochre, charcoal, faded blue, and white—giving it a strong sculptural presence and authentic aged character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eThe carving shows classic tribal abstraction, with rhythmic linear banding across the face and head, and a bold, almost architectural form. Likely West or Central African in influence, possibly inspired by Baule, Songye, or Luba styles, though sold here as a decorative ethnographic piece rather than attributed to a specific tribe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eMid to late 20th century (circa 1960s–1980s), likely produced for the decorative\/export market but with strong traditional stylistic roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"971\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"996\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"996\"\u003eHand-carved solid wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003ePolychrome painted finish (original, worn patina)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eStylised elongated facial form\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eGeometric carved mouth block\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003eDecorative and sculptural – displays beautifully from multiple angles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003eGood vintage condition with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003eSurface wear and patina consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003eSmall holes visible (possibly old woodworm – inactive)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eMinor abrasions and paint loss\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003eNo structural cracks or repairs noted\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth 16 cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight 50 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edepth 20 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Temple-House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52721583161686,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/3566\/6006\/files\/Africanmask2.jpg?v=1772392771","url":"https:\/\/temple-house.co.uk\/products\/hand-carved-african-tribal-mask-bust-polychrome-wood-sculpture","provider":"Temple-House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}