{"id":157,"date":"2020-03-16T09:02:10","date_gmt":"2020-03-16T09:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/startersites.io\/blocksy\/modern-shop\/?post_type=product&#038;p=157"},"modified":"2025-12-27T11:04:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T11:04:25","slug":"ornare-arcudui-vivamus-arcu-felis-bibendum","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/handmadeartcraft.com\/?product=ornare-arcudui-vivamus-arcu-felis-bibendum","title":{"rendered":"Markha mask"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"943\">Explore this remarkable <strong data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"668\">Markha (Warka) mask<\/strong>, a ceremonial artifact from the Marka people of Mali, closely related to the Bamana cultural traditions. Characterized by its <strong data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"866\">elongated face, straight nose, and sometimes repouss\u00e9 metal accents<\/strong>, this mask reflects both aesthetic simplicity and profound symbolic meaning.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"1289\">Primarily used in <strong data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1002\">Ntomo society initiation ceremonies<\/strong>, it was worn by young initiates during rites of passage, embodying the bridge between the living community and ancestral spirits. The Markha mask encodes social status, ethical conduct, and collective norms, reinforcing the wearer\u2019s connection to cultural values and spiritual guidance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1489\">Ideal for collectors, museums, or interior spaces seeking a touch of authentic African art, this Markha mask represents <strong data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1460\">heritage, authority, and ceremonial tradition<\/strong> in a visually striking form.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1508\"><strong data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1506\">Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1809\">\n<li data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1548\">\n<p data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1548\">Authentic Markha \/ Warka mask, Mali<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1620\">\n<p data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1620\">Elongated face with straight nose and optional metal embellishments<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1669\">\n<p data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1669\">Ceremonial initiation mask for Ntomo society<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1738\">\n<p data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1738\">Symbol of ancestral authority, social norms, and cultural values<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1809\">\n<p data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1809\">Perfect for collectors, museums, galleries, or decorative displays<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"559\">Discover this authentic <strong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"196\">Markha mask<\/strong> from Mali, crafted by the Marka people for initiation ceremonies and ritual performances. With its elongated face, straight nose, and occasional metal embellishments, the mask embodies ancestral authority and cultural heritage. Perfect for collectors, museums, or enthusiasts of African tribal art, it carries both historical significance and aesthetic appeal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":606,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[26],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-157","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-masks","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"shipping-taxable","11":"purchasable","12":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/handmadeartcraft.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/157","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/handmadeartcraft.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/handmadeartcraft.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handmadeartcraft.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=157"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handmadeartcraft.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/606"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/handmadeartcraft.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=157"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handmadeartcraft.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=157"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handmadeartcraft.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=157"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/handmadeartcraft.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=157"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}