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A Southeast Asian style hand carved wooden Buddha wall mask. The mask is constructed from a single piece of wood and finished with a dark pigment stain. The sculpture depicts the head of Buddha featuring traditional iconographic elements such as tightly coiled hair, a tiered ushnisha, and elongated earlobes. The face is carved with a serene expression, with the eyes closed and a raised urna represented by a triangular form situated centrally on the forehead. The reverse of the mask reveals rough-hewn chisel marks from the carving process and a lighter natural wood grain where the surface finish has worn away. A metal eyelet and string are present at the top edge for wall mounting. No manufacturer marks or signatures are visible on the object.
Condition report:
The mask displays minor surface scuffs and small scratches to the dark finish on the front (photo 1). The reverse side shows significant wear to the black coating, particularly around the lower edges, and a small gouge or loss of wood is visible on the bottom right edge (photo 3). A remnant of a circular adhesive pad is located on the lower left of the reverse (photo 3). The hanging hardware appears secure at the top (photo 2).
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