{"product_id":"exceptional-79-tall-african-antelope-figure","title":"Exceptional 79\" Tall African Antelope Figure","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFound in Mali, this Antique Kurumba Antelope Mask is a large carved wood sculpture with extraordinary height, painted geometry, and ceremonial presence.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-carved from aged wood, the mask emphasizes the long neck, extended snout, and slender raised horns of the antelope form. Its painted surface carries red, yellow, black, white, and earth-toned geometric patterning, with visible wear, age marks, and surface variation that speak to its history as a handled and preserved object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCultural Context \u0026amp; Detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKurumba Antelope Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Associated with the Kurumba people of Burkina Faso, whose antelope masks are known for elongated animal forms and strong visual symbolism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeremonial Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kurumba antelope masks are produced for major ceremonial events, where the animal form carries ancestral and clan significance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMythic Symbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e The supplier notes that the geometric patterns relate to founding clan myths, while the antelope is associated with saving the life of a founding elder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarved Wood Structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Formed from naturally aged wood, with a tall vertical body, elongated head, and raised horn structure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePainted Geometric Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red, yellow, black, white, and natural tones create a bold surface of triangles, dots, stripes, and circular motifs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAged Finish: \u003c\/strong\u003eWear, blemishes, restoration marks, paint loss, and surface imperfections are present and contribute to the object’s historical character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStyling \u0026amp; Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatement Sculpture:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 79 inches tall, this piece is best placed where its full height and silhouette can be appreciated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntryway or Living Room Accent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong enough to anchor a corner, large wall, hallway, or collected room.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollected Object Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works well with woven textiles, carved wood, pottery, stone, leather, neutral walls, and other aged materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved and painted antique mask\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-color with white, red, yellow, black, brown, and natural wood tones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Found in Mali\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Association:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kurumba people, Burkina Faso\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15\"L x 40\"D x 79\"H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear consistent with age and use; blemishes, imperfections, restoration marks, paint loss, and surface variation are present and contribute to the piece’s character and historical value\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Entryways, living rooms, studies, and prominent corners\u003cbr\u003e• Display as a large sculptural object\u003cbr\u003e• Interiors that layer antique, rustic, eclectic, or globally sourced pieces\u003cbr\u003e• Pairing with woven textiles, carved wood, pottery, leather, and stone\u003cbr\u003e• Collectors of African masks, ceremonial objects, and hand-carved sculpture\u003cbr\u003e• Homes that value one-of-a-kind objects with cultural depth and strong visual presence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith its elongated antelope form, painted geometric surface, and significant scale, this Antique Kurumba Antelope Mask offers the presence of a ceremonial object shaped by handwork, symbolism, age, and material history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53522824626483,"sku":"IMG_7738","price":4425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/8566\/4307\/files\/IMG_9152_dba5d39b-cc3a-4404-ae9e-47c9ac1b93b1.jpg?v=1781980238","url":"https:\/\/atlasandkiln.com\/products\/exceptional-79-tall-african-antelope-figure","provider":"Atlas \u0026 Kiln","version":"1.0","type":"link"}