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Hangable Wooden Carved Decorative Mask
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Description
This is a carved wooden decorative mask or wall hanging featuring an ornate dragon or mythical creature design. The piece displays traditional Asian artistic styling, likely Chinese or Southeast Asian in origin. The front face is vibrantly painted in red, green, yellow, and gold with intricate swirling motifs, prominent round eyes, decorative scrollwork, and flame-like projections. The creature has an open mouth revealing carved teeth and an elaborate headdress or crown with flowing ornamental elements.
Based on the ruler visible in the images, the mask measures approximately 20-22 inches in height and 12-14 inches in width, with a depth of roughly 3-4 inches. The back view reveals natural weathered wood construction with some red paint bleeding through, showing the underlying carved relief work and mounting hardware.
The condition appears good overall with some expected wear consistent with age. The painted surface shows minor scuffing and natural aging, while the unpainted back displays characteristic wood patina and weathering. The vibrant colors on the front remain largely intact, suggesting either relatively recent creation or careful preservation. The piece appears to be hand-carved from a substantial piece of wood, likely intended for decorative display or possibly ceremonial use.
Based on the ruler visible in the images, the mask measures approximately 20-22 inches in height and 12-14 inches in width, with a depth of roughly 3-4 inches. The back view reveals natural weathered wood construction with some red paint bleeding through, showing the underlying carved relief work and mounting hardware.
The condition appears good overall with some expected wear consistent with age. The painted surface shows minor scuffing and natural aging, while the unpainted back displays characteristic wood patina and weathering. The vibrant colors on the front remain largely intact, suggesting either relatively recent creation or careful preservation. The piece appears to be hand-carved from a substantial piece of wood, likely intended for decorative display or possibly ceremonial use.
Origin
N. Olmsted Cleanout
Listed
March 11, 2026