{"product_id":"emouchette-a-boeufs-ancienne-en-fil-tresse-chalosse-landes","title":"Antique \"Viramoscas\" Mesh Fly Net for Oxen – Folk Art from Chalosse (Landes)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAn antique ox fly net, known as \"viramoscas\" or \"mosquèr\" in Gascon, is a traditional accessory essential for protecting working oxen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginating from the Chalosse region in the Landes, this authentic piece of folk art is entirely handmade with natural fiber mesh.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe net features a geometric pattern of crossed red and blue-grey lines forming diamonds. The upper jute border also has a red and blue band. Two vertical slits or openings are designed for attaching it under the wooden yoke, while the lower part ends in long, flexible fringes that act as a fly swatter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece, directly linked to the agricultural history of the Landes, is preserved in its original used condition, with a beautiful natural aged patina on its fibers and normal signs of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate 19th to early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 50 cm. Width: 70 cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/antiquites-chaumont-bordeaux.com\/collections\/art-populaire\" title=\"Collection Art populaire\"\u003eFolk Art Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANTIQUITES CHAUMONT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59617518649669,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/9083\/4619\/files\/viramoscas-emouchette-ancienne_9.jpg?v=1791386529","url":"https:\/\/antiquites-chaumont-bordeaux.com\/en-us\/products\/emouchette-a-boeufs-ancienne-en-fil-tresse-chalosse-landes","provider":"ANTIQUITES CHAUMONT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}