{"product_id":"african-carved-ebonized-wood-mask-twin-horn-crest-west-africa-mid-20th-century-19-cm-2c92","title":"African Carved Ebonized Wood Mask, Twin-Horn Crest, West Africa, Mid-20th Century — 19 cm — 2C92","description":"\u003cp\u003eA boldly carved miniature African face mask in ebonized hardwood, produced in West Africa — most likely Côte d’Ivoire or Ghana — during the mid-twentieth century. This piece is immediately distinguished by its \u003cstrong\u003ebifurcated twin-horn crest\u003c\/strong\u003e: rather than a single point rising from the crown, the crest splits into two parallel prongs, each carved along its inner edge with fine parallel incisions that catch the light and add textural complexity to the ebonized surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe forked crest form appears in several West African mask traditions — most notably among the \u003cstrong\u003eSenufo of Côte d’Ivoire\u003c\/strong\u003e — where it is associated with spiritual duality and the threshold between the human and spirit worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe face is carved with considerable sculptural energy: a strong brow ridge surmounted by a \u003cstrong\u003ecrosshatch scarification band\u003c\/strong\u003e; deep-set eyes beneath heavy lids; a broad, prominent nose; and an \u003cstrong\u003eopen mouth with carved lips slightly parted\u003c\/strong\u003e — an expression of intensity or invocation that gives this piece a psychological presence quite different from the serene composure of the typical decorative mask. A face that speaks rather than merely observes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The front face carving and polish are intact. The reverse shows extensive coating loss and a crack along the lower body — entirely invisible when displayed face-forward, and reflected honestly in the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative carved wood mask \/ African export art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e West African — Senufo-influenced; bifurcated twin-horn crest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e West Africa (Côte d’Ivoire \/ Ghana, most likely)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-20th century — circa 1960s–1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebonized hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 × 4 × 2 cm \/ 7.5 × 1.6 × 0.8 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wire hanging loop — ready to hang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fair — front face intact; reverse coating loss and crack (disclosed, not visible when displayed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2C93\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"One Royal Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54155618746714,"sku":"2C92","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9656\/8577\/files\/2C92_1.jpg?v=1778828347","url":"https:\/\/www.oneroyalart.com\/products\/african-carved-ebonized-wood-mask-twin-horn-crest-west-africa-mid-20th-century-19-cm-2c92","provider":"One Royal Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}