CLASSIC, BROWN ANTIQUE HEMBA MASK WELL WORN
Antiques :: Ethnographic
CLASSIC, BROWN ANTIQUE HEMBA MASK WELL WORN
HEMBA CONGO 13" TALL AGE IS PROBABLY 80 + YEARS OLD Representing spirits, ancestors or the primordial beings . The extremely stylized chimpanzee masks are called mwisi gwa so'o a term that alludes to the "spirit-ivested object of the chimpanzee human" that inhabits the mask. The mwisi gwa so'o masqueraders wear a costume of aniumal skin, barkcloth and the hair of Colobis monkeys. Their raucous dances, performed at funeral and memorial services, reflect Hemba ideas about death and social chaos and stand in diametrical opposition to the otherwise ordered world of the living. (from African Masks from the Barbier-Mueller Collection by Hahner-Herzog, Kecskesi and Vajda.) EXCELLENT CONDITION. EXCELLENT PATINAVERY DRY WOOD,TRIBAL REPAIR , AGE CRACKS VALUE $ 450.00 + Shipping $ 22.00 - USA $ 35.00 - INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE INCLUDED * Please note that all old used Arts will have minor imperfections, chips, age cracks and other minor irregularities.*** If you cannot live with that or want a perfect piece, Please do not bid as old used items are never perfect. I will try my best to point out anything beyond that in my item descriptions. PLEASE READ THE LISTING BEFORE BIDDING . DO NOT BID IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO PAY. Return Policy: All items purchased can be returned for a CREDIT within 14 days (minus shipping costs,). POLICIES: Buyer prepays, plus shipping and handling. , INSURANCE isINCLUDED Winning bidders outside of the United States get Air Mail. After the auction has ended, I will send you email notification of your winning bid, requesting your shipping information. Upon your reply, due within 3 business days, I will email you with complete information for mailing in your payment or charging through PayPal (available for U.S. customers and now most International countries). Payments are due within 14 days from close of auction. Seller reserves the right to relist item if payment is not received within stated time. Please check out my feedback comments left by ALL MY satisfied customers regarding my accuracy of descriptions, quality of merchandise and care in shipping. As an Ebay Power Seller we guarantee our descriptions to be accurate. Sorry, no refunds for buyer’s remorse. I invite you to please view my listing of other current eBay auctions. Multiple auctions won by the same bidder can be combined to help save on postage. SELLER RETAINS THE RIGHT TO NOT SELL TO ANY BIDDER Winning bidders,Please follow the Auto Response URL and enter your mailing address, so that your merchandise will be sent to the correct address. Payment methods: If paying with a check or money order, follow the CONGRATULATIONS response E mail for our mailing address. If paying with credit cards through PAYPAL, My account ID is: ethnoartsinc@netscape.net E mail if you have any questions or would like an invoice for Paypal. HAPPY BIDDING,HAVE A GREAT DAY AND GOOD LUCK | ||||||||||||||
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