This handcrafted leather sun mask exemplifies decorative wall art with a distinctly eclectic character. Its form features a stylized human face encircled by symmetrically radiating sunrays, all rendered in deep chestnut brown with subtle tonal transitions. The surface reveals a gentle, satin sheen, while the sunrays darken along the edges and brighten on the raised ridges. The almond-shaped eye openings are highlighted with hand-painted white contours, and the forehead bears a delicate golden sunburst motif. The leather's texture displays the marks of artisanal tooling and a natural patina at the ray tips. Together, these elements reference both Venetian craftsmanship and theatrical circus imagery, reflecting the liberated design language typical of the 1970s.The way this mask translates the sun motif into organic material lends it a sculptural and dramatic presence. The rounded rays and softly modeled facial features evoke celestial iconography—as if a mythological relic were reimagined through the vocabulary of contemporary design. The visual contrast of brown and white around the eyes suggests theatrical expressiveness, while the gold detail at the brow becomes a symbolic focal point, quietly guiding the observer’s gaze.Such a mask works well as a centerpiece on a living room or hallway wall, especially against backgrounds of contrasting tones such as dove grey, indigo, or creamy white. It pairs effectively with raw materials like linen, wood, clay, or matte ceramics, and can be combined with handwoven rugs, patinated mirrors, or a group of framed vintage posters to create an eclectic arrangement reminiscent of theatrical and artistic interiors.
DIMENSION
Height34 cm
Depth7 cm
Width37 cm
Dimension details
Width37 cm
Height34 cm
Depth7 cm
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