Watcher with Violet Eye
Carved and painted wood · Folk Art
A vertically oriented animal mask emerges in rough, tactile relief, its elongated ears tipped in black and its ochre-brown face marked by a single vivid violet eye. The narrow central ridge, deep side openings, and small dark mouth give the piece a ceremonial, talismanic presence, while uneven carving and visible surface texture preserve the directness of hand-shaped folk craft.