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Carved Polychrome & Giltwood Mask South East Asian
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Carved Polychrome & Giltwood Mask South East Asian

1900 - 1920
Description

This is a really decorative antique hand carved giltwood mask in a lovely red ironstone colour dating from around 1900.

The mask is South East Asian in origin and is well carved with good detail and has acquired a lovely antique patination. This is a most decorative item mounted on steel a rod for display on a hardwood rectangular base.

The mask is 42 cms in height overall by 30 cms wide with the base being 26 cms by 16 cms.

UK insured packing and delivery is £15

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Carved Wood Mask Sculpture to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09552138
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 75-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Remnants of red polychrome in the recesses: original surface finish.
Wear to the high points of the face: years of handling and exposure.
Roughly finished flat back with tool marks: hand-carved construction.
Mounted on a steel rod: later adaptation for show.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
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SA1221734
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Description
This is a really decorative antique hand carved giltwood mask in a lovely red ironstone colour dating from around 1900.
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The mask is South East Asian in origin and is well carved with good detail and has acquired a lovely antique patination.
Rams Head Antiques

This is a most decorative item mounted on steel a rod for display on a hardwood rectangular base.

The mask is 42 cms in height overall by 30 cms wide with the base being 26 cms by 16 cms.

UK insured packing and delivery is £15

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Carved Wood Mask Sculpture to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09552138
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 75-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Remnants of red polychrome in the recesses: original surface finish.
Wear to the high points of the face: years of handling and exposure.
Roughly finished flat back with tool marks: hand-carved construction.
Mounted on a steel rod: later adaptation for show.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
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SA1221734
Rams Head Antiques
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A carved wooden South East Asian head sculpture featuring worn red polychrome paint, mounted on a rectangular black metal and wood display stand.
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Archive I A carved wooden South East Asian head sculpture featuring worn red polychrome paint, mounted on a rectangular black metal and wood display stand.

Carved Polychrome & Giltwood Mask South East Asian

Archive II A carved wooden South East Asian head sculpture featuring worn red polychrome paint, mounted on a rectangular black metal and wood display stand. View II
Archive III A carved wooden South East Asian head sculpture featuring worn red polychrome paint, mounted on a rectangular black metal and wood display stand. View III
Archive IV A carved wooden South East Asian head sculpture featuring worn red polychrome paint, mounted on a rectangular black metal and wood display stand. View IV
Archive V A carved wooden South East Asian head sculpture featuring worn red polychrome paint, mounted on a rectangular black metal and wood display stand. View V
Archive VI A carved wooden South East Asian head sculpture featuring worn red polychrome paint, mounted on a rectangular black metal and wood display stand. View VI
Archive VII A carved wooden South East Asian head sculpture featuring worn red polychrome paint, mounted on a rectangular black metal and wood display stand. View VII
Archive VIII A carved wooden South East Asian head sculpture featuring worn red polychrome paint, mounted on a rectangular black metal and wood display stand. View VIII
Archive IX A carved wooden South East Asian head sculpture featuring worn red polychrome paint, mounted on a rectangular black metal and wood display stand. View IX
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Durham
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A carved wooden South East Asian head sculpture featuring worn red polychrome paint, mounted on a rectangular black metal and wood display stand.
Carved Polychrome & Giltwood Mask South East Asian
Ref: SA1221734
A carved wooden South East Asian head sculpture featuring worn red polychrome paint, mounted on a rectangular black metal and wood display stand.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleSouth East Asian
  • MaterialCarved Wood, Paint, Metal
  • ColourRed, Brown, Black
  • MotifsCarved hair scrolls, polychrome finish, stylised facial features, elongated earlobes
  • SizeH 42 cm (17 in) x W 30 cm (12 in)

This South East Asian mask, dating from around 1900, is a hand-carved wooden sculptural object finished in red, brown, and black polychrome paint with a worn antique patina. The design incorporates carved hair scrolls, stylised facial features, and elongated earlobes above framing side pieces. The mask is mounted on a steel support rod attached to a rectangular black hardwood display base. The piece measures 42 cm high by 30 cm wide overall. Suitable for interior display, this sculpture sits well upon a sideboard top as part of a maximalist decorative scheme. The neutral backdrop highlights the carved wooden textures and red colouration of the mask within a modern living space.

FAQs

South East Asian carved masks traditionally featured in theatrical performances, ritual ceremonies, and architectural ornamentation, representing deities, ancestral spirits, or mythological figures.

Artisans carved these items from local hardwoods using hand chisels before applying gesso, natural mineral pigments, and gold leaf layerings to create polychrome details.

Genuine period pieces display hand-chiselled marks, natural age-related timber shrinkage, stable paint flaking, and a natural patina on unpainted surfaces.

Positioning a mounted wooden head on a sideboard, bookshelf, or console table introduces sculptural contrast and textural variety within modern display arrangements.

Dust gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush, maintain stable humidity levels, and keep the sculpture away from direct sunlight and liquid cleaning solutions.
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