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This item will be posted to you by The Inner Altar within 5 days of receiving payment.
| Shipping destination | Cost | Additional items |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £6.50 | |
| EU & Northern Ireland | Doesn't deliver here | |
| United States | Doesn't deliver here | |
| Rest of the World | Doesn't deliver here | |
I was drawn to this mask for its gentleness. There’s a calm inwardness to it — a feeling of rest rather than vigilance. It doesn’t project outward or ask to be interpreted. It simply stays.
I didn’t want to change or enhance it. It already knew how to be what it is. My role was only to recognise that presence and offer it onward, intact, to someone who will feel it in their own way.
Dimensions
31 cm by 12 cm
Safety information
This item is intended for indoor decorative use. It should be securely wall-mounted using appropriate fixings suitable for the wall type. Not a toy — keep out of reach of children and pets. Avoid exposure to moisture or high humidity, as this may affect the surface finish over time. Handle with care when installing or repositioning.
You have 14 days, from receipt, to notify the seller if you wish to cancel your order or exchange an item.
Unless faulty, the following types of items are non-refundable: items that are personalised, bespoke or made-to-order to your specific requirements; items which deteriorate quickly (e.g. food), personal items sold with a hygiene seal (cosmetics, underwear) in instances where the seal is broken; digital items.
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Full description
This is a vintage hand-carved wooden mask, chosen for how it feels to live with rather than how it performs.
The face is long and softened, with closed or lowered eyes and a gentle expression that feels inward and calm. There’s nothing dramatic here — no demand for attention — just a quiet presence that settles into a space slowly. The carving feels unhurried, as though it was made with patience rather than precision, allowing the form to emerge in its own time.
What stands out most is the sense of ease. The mask doesn’t watch or guard in a forceful way; it accompanies. It brings a subtle warmth to a wall and a feeling of steadiness without instruction or symbolism needing to be explained.
The surface carries the natural marks of hand-carving and age, which add to its softness and depth. Nothing has been altered or reworked. It is offered as it is — complete, settled, and comfortable in itself.
Within an inner altar or personal space, this piece acts as a quiet companion — something you notice over time rather than all at once. It supports stillness, reflection, and a sense of being gently held.
Ideas for Placement
- Near an inner altar or personal focus space
- On a quiet wall where it can be encountered gradually
- Alongside natural materials such as wood, stone, ceramics, or textiles
- In a space used for rest, reflection, or slowing down
Designed by Cheryl Butler
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