BUFFALO MASK BLACK GOLD

The BUFFALO MASK BLACK GOLD commands immediate attention. Born from the artistic vision of sculptor José Luis Santes, this extraordinary piece fuses the ceremonial power of African mask tradition with the imposing presence of a formidable animal. Set against pristine white porcelain, forceful black brushstrokes and shimmering gold luster accents render this a work of art destined to become the defining statement of any interior. 

About the BUFFALO MASK BLACK GOLD

Each Fierce Portraits sculpture is handcrafted in fine porcelain, shaped and fired using techniques that honor centuries of ceramic tradition. The piece achieves its signature impact through a graphic vocabulary of bold black strokes applied directly to the white porcelain ground, a process that demands extraordinary skill and precision to execute with consistency. A final layer of gold luster — applied by hand and fired at high temperature — adds warmth, depth, and a brilliance that shifts beautifully with the light. 

The Fierce Portraits collection reinterprets African tribal mask iconography through a contemporary sculptural lens. Motifs drawn from traditional mask aesthetics — geometric forms, sharp contrasts, symbolic markings — overlay the silhouette of a powerful animal to create a work that is at once primal and refined. At 26.378 inches wide and 14.173 inches tall, this sculpture carries genuine physical presence, holding its own in large living spaces, galleries, and design-led interiors alike. 

Specifications 

• Height: 14.173 in (approx. 36 cm) 

• Width: 26.378 in (approx. 67 cm) 

• Depth: 8.661 in (approx. 22 cm) 

• Weight: 9.48 lb 

• Material: Hand-fired porcelain 

• Finish: Gloss and gold luster 

• Color: White, black and gold 

• Sculptor: José Luis Santes — Fierce Portraits collection 

How to Style the BUFFALO MASK BLACK GOLD

At 26.378 inches wide, this sculpture needs room to breathe — a wide mantelpiece, a substantial sideboard, or a low console table against a plain backdrop all serve it well. The black-and-white palette keeps it architecturally versatile: it reads equally well against dark, moody walls and bright gallery-white spaces, while the gold luster details create warmth that prevents the high-contrast design from feeling cold. Pair it with a single accent lamp in warm gold or matte black to complete the look without competing with the piece. 

Each sculpture arrives with insurance included, reflecting the rarity and investment value of this collector-grade piece. Free worldwide delivery with duties and taxes paid means your sculpture arrives safely, with no surprise charges at the door.