{"product_id":"sunsum-sculptural-african-mask","title":"Sunsum Sculptural African Mask","description":"\u003c!-- ============================================================\n     SUMSUM MASK: Shopify Product Description — Main Body\n     Paste into the product description field in Shopify Admin.\n     No em dashes. British English. Brand voice throughout.\n     ============================================================ --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSunsum Sculptural African Mask\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.septembercollective.com\/collections\/tekura-designs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTekura\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is hand-carved African home decor rooted in the belief that the S\u003cem\u003euns\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eum\u003c\/em\u003e, the spirit, does not leave. Designed for the collector who understands that the most powerful objects in a home carry meaning that runs deeper than design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere it lives beautifully:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntryway or console: a quiet, commanding arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiving room shelf or sideboard: a sculptural focal point with meaning behind it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudy: a personal object of reflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnywhere you want presence and intention in equal measure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn Akan belief, the Sunsum is the spirit that shapes who we are; our personality, character, and inner strength. It is not inherited. It is lived. It moves through time, through experience, through every person who carries it forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDeliberately faceless and defined only by anonymous features, the Sunsum Mask gives that belief a form you can bring into your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEach mask varies in height and shape, honouring the individuality of every spirit within a shared humanity. No two are identical, because no two stories ever are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRooted in spiritual belief\u003c\/strong\u003e: Inspired by the Akan concept of the \u003cem\u003esunsum\u003c\/em\u003e, the spirit believed to endure and guide across generations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntentionally faceless\u003c\/strong\u003e: The anonymous face is the only feature. It is a deliberate choice, and a powerful one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-carved by Tekura\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each piece is crafted with precision, the radiating surface detail giving the mask depth, texture, and quiet drama.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery piece is unique\u003c\/strong\u003e: Varied in height and form, no two masks are identical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStands independently\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mounted on a slender stem and circular base, no wall mounting or fixture required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsidered scale\u003c\/strong\u003e: At 21 inches tall with a 10-inch mask diameter, it holds presence without overwhelming a space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited availability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hand-carved wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tekura Design, Ghana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: H21 in (including stand) | Mask diameter 10 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hand-carved wood, stained black with a matte finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay\u003c\/strong\u003e: Freestanding on slender stem and circular base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ghana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eArtisan Delivery \u0026amp; Care \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid-scale works require more than standard shipping. To preserve the integrity of your piece, each mid-scale piece undergoes a specialized crating process from our studio to your home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInsured Studio-to-Door Transport — full protection for your investment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtective Structural Packaging — designed to maintain the finish of statement-sized works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational Ease — for U.S. collectors, all duties and customs are paid by us; no additional fees upon delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeamless Arrival — arrives ready for immediate installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-d5686973-7fff-671b-e37a-21bbd2774918\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bespoke artisan handling cost is reflected at checkout to ensure a secure, insured journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eSunsum\u003c\/em\u003e endures. It does not ask permission. It moves through time, through distance, through every unnamed life carried forward without recognition or record. The Sunsum Mask is an object that holds that truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelebrate lineage. Honour resilience. Bring the Sunsum home.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tekura","offers":[{"title":"Matte Black","offer_id":43020041584717,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/7456\/9293\/files\/sum-sum-mask-by-tekura-september-collective.png?v=1779404624","url":"https:\/\/www.septembercollective.com\/fr\/products\/sunsum-sculptural-african-mask","provider":"September Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}