{"product_id":"bayaka-facemask-hand-carved-wood-wall-decor-congo-yaka-ritual-mask-art","title":"Bayaka Facemask | Hand-Carved Wood Wall Decor | Congo Yaka Ritual Mask Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthentic hand-carved Bayaka facemask from Congo — a striking piece of African art for expressive gallery walls and avant-garde interior staging. This Bayaka mask honors ancestral protection, societal transitions, and the powerful shielding of community spaces, crafted by skilled artisans using techniques passed down through generations. The Yaka (Bayaka) people of the southwestern Congo basin are world-renowned for their deeply imaginative, expressionistic masquerade traditions and bold geometric carving styles. This compelling 18-inch masterpiece features a highly stylized countenance showcasing the iconic, dramatically upturned nose and large, deep-set concentric eyes that define classic Yaka ritual art. The sculpture is carved from a solid block of dense timber and finished with a rich, dark-stained weathered patina that brilliantly accentuates its sharp architectural planes and high-relief borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand crafted in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Bayaka \/ Yaka Tribe)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 x 10 x 6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDisplay \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWall Hanging — a wire or hook is included on the back for easy mounting. Ideal for living room, hallway, or gallery display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcessing: 1–2 business days — carefully inspected and securely packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorldwide delivery: 10–14 business days after shipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking number sent to your email once dispatched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustoms and import duties are the responsibility of the buyer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuestions? \u003ca href=\"mailto:info.kivuhome@gmail.com\"\u003einfo.kivuhome@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/all\"\u003eView All Items\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"\/nl\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kivu Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48805391728859,"sku":null,"price":324.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/1951\/3051\/files\/il_fullxfull.8049926260_lwrv.jpg?v=1779700206","url":"https:\/\/kivuhome.com\/nl\/products\/bayaka-facemask-hand-carved-wood-wall-decor-congo-yaka-ritual-mask-art","provider":"kivuhome","version":"1.0","type":"link"}