African Mask, authentic, very old, must see

African Mask, authentic, very old, must see

Start price	10.0 USD
Current price	75.0 USD
Start time	06/21/2008
End time	06/28/2008
Bid count	8
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Authentic African Mask in good solid condition.  I am not familiar with this mask and I would greatly appreciate any information.  Measures 14" from top to bottom.  There is a wooden piece broken off in the chin area (see photo).  Behind and surrounding the wooden face appears to be a finely woven material similar to a basket weave.  Behind that is a natural shell-like material but I can't tell what it is.  It could be a gourd.  Around the rim of the shell is a woven hemp-like material wrapped with a reed. The inside of the back appears to be a natural shell or dried animal skin material, I cannot tell.  It could be the inside of a dried gourd. I attempted to do some research on line but I could mainly find only tourist souvenirs which this mask is definately not.  I am not an expert but it is apparent from the age, materials and tedious workmanship that this mask in not a souvenir.  Again, I would appreciate any info.  Buyer pays $12.00 for S&H & full Insurance.  Immediate shipment for Postal M.O., others must clear, PayPal ok.  3 day return if not happy for ANY reason.  I will answer all questions promtly.  I pack well.  ***Please note...I SELL IN THE USA ONLY.  Thanks & Good Luck.  Douglas Hess, Springfield, Pa.