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		<title>Mask &#8211; S1550 &#8211; Madagascar</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:36:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>In exhibition at our gallery in Porto</strong></p>
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<td>Local Art</td>
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<td><b>Region</b></td>
<td>Madagascar</td>
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<td><b>Material</b></td>
<td>Wood</td>
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<td><b>Dimensions</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">29 H x  15 W</span></td>
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<td><b>Function</b></td>
<td>Ceremonial</td>
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<td><b>Details</b></td>
<td>Hand-carved wooden mask highlights the multiple and laborious linear layouts with geometric shapes throughout the mask with great meaning and symbolic sense.</td>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>ENGLISH</strong><br />
Carved from wood by local artisans in Madagascar, this mask highlights the multiple and intricate linear patterns with geometric shapes throughout the mask, carrying important meaning and symbolic significance.</p>
<p>The art of wood carving in Madagascar is not only aesthetically appealing but also reflects cultural beliefs, mythology, and a connection with nature.</p>
<p>Each ethnic group has its unique style, and woodworking craftsmanship plays an important role in preserving the cultural identity of Madagascar.<br />
Máscara de madera tallada a mano por artesanos locales de Madagascar, destacándose los múltiples y laboriosos trazados lineales con formas geométricas en toda la máscara, con un gran significado y sentido simbólico.</p>
<p>El arte de la talla de madera en Madagascar no solo es estéticamente atractivo, sino que también refleja las creencias culturales, la mitología y la conexión con la naturaleza.</p>
<p>Cada grupo étnico tiene su estilo único, y la artesanía en madera juega un papel importante en la preservación de la identidad cultural de Madagascar.</p>
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<strong>PORTUGUÊS</strong></p>
<p>Máscara de madeira esculpida à mão por artesãos locais de Madagascar, destacando os múltiplos e laboriosos traçados lineares com formas geométricas em toda a máscara, com um grande significado e sentido simbólico.</p>
<p>A arte da escultura em madeira em Madagascar não é apenas esteticamente atraente, mas também reflete as crenças culturais, a mitologia e a conexão com a natureza.</p>
<p>Cada grupo étnico tem seu estilo único, e a artesanato em madeira desempenha um papel importante na preservação da identidade cultural de Madagascar.</p>
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		<title>Mask &#8211; S1340 &#8211; Madagascar</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[franco_mask]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 19:39:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>In exhibition at our gallery in Porto</strong></p>
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<td>Local Art</td>
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<td><b>Region</b></td>
<td>Madagascar</td>
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<td><b>Material</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Wood</span></td>
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<td><b>Dimensions</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">30 H x  16 W</span></td>
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<td><b>Function</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ceremonial</span></td>
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<td><b>Details</b></td>
<td>Mask made of hand-carved wood, the beautiful grains of the wood and the simplicity of the sculpting stand out with large closed, almond-shaped eyes, a straight nose and a very small mouth.</td>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>ENGLISH</strong><br />
This wooden mask, carved by expert craftsmen from Madagascar, is remarkable for the beautiful veins of the material and the simplicity of the design. It features large and almond-shaped closed eyes, a straight nose, and a very small mouth.</p>
<p>These wooden masks are a significant artistic and cultural expression on the island. They are used in various traditional ceremonies and rituals.</p>
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<p><strong>ESPAÑOL</strong><br />
 Máscara tallada en madera por expertos artesanos de Madagascar, destacando las hermosas vetas del material y la sencillez del diseño. Presenta grandes ojos almendrados y cerrados, una nariz recta y una boca muy pequeña.</p>
<p>Estas máscaras de madera son una expresión artística y cultural significativa en la isla. Se utilizan en diversas ceremonias y rituales tradicionales.</p>
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<strong>PORTUGUÊS</strong></p>
<p>Máscara esculpida em madeira por artesãos especializados de Madagascar, destacando as belas veias do material e a simplicidade do design. Apresenta grandes olhos amendoados e fechados, um nariz reto e uma boca muito pequena.</p>
<p>Essas máscaras de madeira são uma expressão artística e cultural significativa na ilha. São utilizadas em diversas cerimónias e rituais tradicionais.</p>
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