CHOKWE - AFRICAN CEREMONIAL MASK - ANGOLA # 10610 Start Price USD 1,500.00 Current Price USD 1,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 27, 2008 End Time Saturday, December 27, 2008 Location worldwide shipping See more about 'CHOKWE - AFRICAN CEREMONIAL MASK - ANGOLA # 10610' Description CHOKWE - AFRICAN CEREMONIAL MASK - ANGOLA # 10610 The Chokwe and related peoples (Mbunda, Lunda, Lovale, Lwena) of Angola and western Zambia create and perform many masked characters. These masked characters represent the spirits of deceased ancestors who have returned to the world of the living to guide, assist, protect, and even educate members of the community. They mostly perform in conjunction with the mukanda initiation process where they also protect the initiation camp from intruders and evil supernatural forces. These masks may also be seen at other important ceremonies, political rallies and confirmation ceremonies of chiefs. Size: H 14" W 11" D 10" (inches) Materials: wood, leather Origin: Chokwe Shipping: Shipping Cost depends on destination insured Condition: Excellent, read description view pics           --> DIRECT FROM AFRICA TO YOU! We travel to Africa on a regular basis and handpick all the items we have for sale. Each trip uncovers a new treasure, a new experience, a new marvel. Read about who we are, where we travel, and the adventures we experience. PLEASE NOTE:   This is a part time undertaking driven by our passion for the African continent, its people and art. Giving us a 5 star rating will ensure that we will continue offering these amazing works of art at incredible prices and we will be able to continue sharing our passion with you.   We ship out 2-3 days after we get paid. Expected delivery time to the USA/Canada is 12-18 business days. Shipping overseas can take 6-9 weeks in delivery time. If you do not agree to these conditions please do not bid. If you have any issues at all contact us first with your concerns.   Thank you All rates are for Canada and continental U.S.A. and includes, packaging, labor, insurance. Bulk shipping rates (+ 10 items) are available upon request. International shipping available upon request. Multiple auctions (less than 10 items) won by the same bidder can be combined to save up to 30% on shipping rates, depending on the size and weight of the items. Duties/taxes if and where applicable will be the responsibility of the buyer. Visa, Mastercard,Paypal, International Certified checks and Money Orders are accepted. Payment must be made within 10 business days. We keep the right to re-list an item if payment is not received in the time specified. Please ask all questions prior to bidding. Once a sale has taken place, it is final. All communications at auctions end will be for payment and shipping purposes only. We guarantee our descriptions to be accurate. We will accept returns if the item is not as described. We will gladly reimburse your purchase price less the shipping and handling. No refunds for buyers remorse. Bid cautiously! International sales (outside of the U.S.A or Canada) are final and no returns will be accepted. Please note that our older pieces will have imperfections, chips, age cracks and other minor irregularities. The pictures provided are part of the description. Please study them carefully. Stands where shown are for display purposes only and are not included with the item. We retain the right not to sell to any bidder. Please read all information carefully before bidding. Don't bid if you are not going to pay. Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!