Wooden Masks at Fish Market Santiago

Deep shadows pool beneath a heavy canvas tarp where hand-carved wooden masks rest on a rough wooden counter. Bright rim light catches the jagged edges of the carving and the dust motes suspended in the humid air. The masks, carved from light-colored wood, show deep grain and chisel marks against the dark background. Below, the wet concrete floor reflects faint glimmers of morning light filtering through gaps in the roof. Spices scattered near the edge create small, colorful mounds of red and yellow powder. The fish counter stands adjacent, its metal surface gleaming with condensation. One mask leans against a wooden post, its hollow eyes facing the floor.