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$50.00 Shipping Location: DO-Brackel, Germany OHNE SOCKEL/WITHOUT STAND. Die dauerhafte Umwandlung von Geld in Glück gelingt nur dem Sammler.
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$32.19 Shipping Location: Rose Park, Australia Striking old(pre-independence) used Papua New Guinea Sepik spirit ancestor wooden mask- superbly and finely hand carved& incised hook nose.Great for ... moredisplay& for collectors of ethnographic items.Photographs tell the story and forms part of the description of this great item.From a private collection of ethnographic artifacts& art collected over many years-other PNG items listed or will be.Check out my! Will send World& Australia wide.PLEASE wait for invoice to be sent before making payment. Items paid by by paypal must be insured& registered with a tracking number. Can list on Australian ebay if Australian buyers prefer. Listed international postage(sea) takes 6 to 12 weeks.Air mail can be arranged-takes few days to a week o r so. Australian postage $10-$20.
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$45.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States The majority are decorated with traditional patterns, a stylized face or a representation of an ancestral spirit. These masks represent the faces of both ... moremale and female ancestral spirits. This is a rare find!
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$49.00 Shipping Location: Israel MYSTERIOUS ANTIQUE ANCESTOR FISHERMAN SPIRIT WOOD & SHELLS MASK NEW GUINEA PAPUA. This is a very special and a rare collectible piece. The mask has two ... morefaces on it, when one of them has a carved fish under his nose.
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$62.98 Shipping Location: Milford, United States SCARCEPAPUA NEW GUINEA,MWAI, TAMBANUM, POWERFUL ANCESTOR SPIRIT BOARD MASK. It's entirely hand carved from a single wooden board, with its characteristic ... morestylized human features and compelling, limited color palette of matte, dry, chalky sepia brown, burnt sienna, putty white, charcoal black and cream plant based colors.
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$25.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States Masque représentant un ancêtre mythique mi homme mi oiseau lié à la création du clan d'origine. Evocation d'animaux totémiques. ... moreNotamment de la chauve souris roussette. Collecté dans le village d'angoram. Bois, fibres végétales et pigments naturels. Papuan mask representing a mytical ancestor half human half bird. Totemic animals as flying fox evocated. Wood. Vegetal fibers and natural pigments. 57 x 19 cm Lower sepik Papua new guinea Angoram France 15/ Europe 20 euros/ USA 40 euros/ Other countries please ask. Découvrez notre sélection du mois sur notre site: Nos articles et films sur facebook: Nos photos de collectes sur notre blog: Notre blog/ Our blog(photos) http:leblogdartifact.blogspot.com
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Free Shipping Location: Perros-Guirec, France Traces et manques d'usage. Vendu avec un socle. Strange wicker mask, over-modeling clay, shells, pig teeth and cassowary feathers, collected in the village ... moreof Yamok in Papua New Guinea. Sold with a base.
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Free Shipping Location: Perros-Guirec, France Bois, fibres et osier. Papua new guinea. Mask link to a spirit ancestor half human half bird. Typical from Angoram village. Wood, vegetal fibers andwicker. ... more50 x 27 cm. Gratuits / Free.
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$25.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States This is an old Abelam Woven Rattan Clay Face Tumbuan Mask that Represents Ancestors. Dance and Tumbuan masks represent spirits, and are worn in traditional ... moredances and performances. 3 1/4 Wide Ear To Ear Face.
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Free Shipping Location: Perros-Guirec, France Masque d'ancêtre de l'ethnie Iatmul. Spirit ancestor mask from Iatmul people. Moyen Sépik / Middle Sepik. Papua new guinea. DECOUVREZ NOS FILMS ET PHOTOS ... moreDE COLLECTE /FIND OUR FILM AND FIELD PICTURES .
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$55.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States Shows age, and Natural Wear.
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$25.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States This old Iatmul Suspension Spirit Hook is 25 inches long. The hook part at the bottom is 7 inches wide. He has lots of personality and interesting carved ... moredesigns. I do not know the exact age of this carving but it is not new. Lots of surface wear and scratches give the carving a beautiful old patina. His eyes are inserted parts of shells. There is no added hanger on the back. USPS shipping to U.S. states is $14.00 and includes careful packing and a tracking number.
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$30.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States This is a Wonderful Old Carved Wood Ancestor Hook Statue from the Lower Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea. Eventually, one man dived in and saw the spirits. ... moreLate 20th-Century.
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$25.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States The Iatmul people are among the most prolific and accomplished of the region's woodcarvers. This wooden carved Female ceremonial ancestor spirit statue ... morewith cowrie shell eyes and an ancestral face. Latmul art even in ordinary houses have a lot of finely decorated objects.
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$25.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States A tumbuna mask represents an actual, often recent, ancestor. The Mindinbit tumbuna mask has savi style eyes, so the ancestor must have been considered ... morea powerful person.
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$30.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States long nose mask 1960's Size: 28 cm/ 11 inches Made of wood Shipping inside Europe: $20.outside Europe: $30. MAY I invite you to check my other listings: ... moresee store of NEW-GUINEA-ART_ More objects can be grouped for cheaper costs of sending but we must be informed. Grouping no longer then two weeks. Even if you want to make a group: every item has to be paid within 48 hours! And we will recalculate the total costs for sending every time an object is sold.
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Free Shipping Location: Perros-Guirec, France Bois noirci gravé. Traces d'usage. Papua new guinea. Mask representing a spiritual ancestor mid man mid bird with typical forms of the village of Angoram. ... moreEvocation of totemic animals and plants, including a bird and a bat "flying fox".
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$16.45 Shipping Location: Sunnyside, United States Handcarved wood Sepik Region Ancestral Spirit Mask used to represent a ancestor that will protect the space it hangs in. It has a hole on top to hang ... moreup. A conus shell eye.
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$16.45 Shipping Location: Sunnyside, United States Handcarved wood Sepik Region Ancestral Spirit Mask used to represent a ancestor that will protect the space it hangs in. It has a hole on top to hang ... moreup. A conus shell eye.
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$16.45 Shipping Location: Sunnyside, United States Handcarved wood Sepik Region Ancestral Spirit Mask used to represent a ancestor that will protect the space it hangs in. It has a hole on top to hang ... moreup. A conus shell eye.
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Free Shipping Location: Perros-Guirec, France Bois et osier. Papua new guinea. Mask link to a spirit ancestor half human half bird. Typical from Angoram village. Wood andwicker. ="center">. Gratuits ... more/ Free.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States This wooden carved ceremonial ancestor spirit statue has an ancestral face. Iatmul art even in ordinary houses have a lot of finely decorated objects.
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Free Shipping Location: Perros-Guirec, France Washkuk hills. Vendu monté sur socle. Sold with a base. Papua new guinea. => Copy : "leblogdartifact". DECOUVREZ NOS FILMS ET PHOTOS DE COLLECTE /FIND ... moreOUR FILM AND FIELD PICTURES div align="center">.
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Free Shipping Location: Perros-Guirec, France Masque très sobre collecté dans la région Sawos en Papouasie Nouvelle Guinée. Représentation d'un ancêtre. Bois, osier et fibres végétales. Masque présenté ... moreet vendu avec un socle. Very sober mask collected in the Sawos area in Papua New Guinea.
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Free Shipping Location: Perros-Guirec, France Waskuk hills. Ancestor mask from Kwoma people link to yam cult. Sold with a base. Papua new guinea. => Copy : "leblogdartifact". DECOUVREZ NOS FILMS ET ... morePHOTOS DE COLLECTE /FIND OUR FILM AND FIELD PICTURES .
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States The Iatmul people are among the most prolific and accomplished of the region's woodcarvers. This wooden carved Female ceremonial ancestor spirit statue ... morewith cowrie shell eyes has an ancestral face. Iatmul art even in ordinary houses have a lot of finely decorated objects.
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$25.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States This is an old Abelam Small Woven Rattan Tumbuan Mask that Represents Ancestors. Dance and Tumbuan masks represent spirits, and are worn in traditional ... moredances and performances.
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Free Shipping Location: Perros-Guirec, France Masque représentant un ancêtre mythique zoo anthropomorphe. Bois et fibres végétales. Papua new guinea. Spirit ancestor mask from Iatlmul people in wood ... moreand vegetal fibers. Entirely decorated with tribal patterns link to totemic plants and animals (as crocodile and bird).
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States The Iatmul people are among the most prolific and accomplished of the region's woodcarvers. This wooden carved Female ceremonial ancestor spirit statue ... morewith cowrie shell eyes, Raffia and an ancestral face.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States The long-nose tribal mask of the lower Sepik and Ramu rivers is the primordial and tribal ancestor. Masks with long beak-like noses appear widely in Lower ... moreSepik art and predominantly depict powerful spirits.
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$16.45 Shipping Location: Sunnyside, United States Handcarved wood Sepik Region Ancestral Spirit Mask used to represent a ancestor that will protect the space it hangs in. It has a hole on top to hang ... moreup. A conus shell eye.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States This is an old fabulous Vokeo Islands Dance Mask from Papua New Guinea. This mask is known as Lewa, which represent the ancestor Tangbwal has a more angular ... moreface then most making its nose more prominent.
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Free Shipping Location: Perros-Guirec, France Masque très sobre collecté dans la région Sawos en Papouasie Nouvelle Guinée. Représentation d'un ancêtre. Bois noirci. Masque présenté et vendu avec ... moreun socle. Very sober mask collected in the Sawos area in Papua New Guinea.
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Free Shipping Location: Perros-Guirec, France Belle patine. Bois et peinture rouge. Vendu avec un socle. Mask long nose representing a mythical ancestor half human half bird collected in Murik lakes ... morearea in Papua New Guinea. Wood and red paint.
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Free Shipping Location: Perros-Guirec, France Washkuk hills. Vendu monté sur socle. Sold with a base. Papua new guinea. => Copy : "leblogdartifact". DECOUVREZ NOS FILMS ET PHOTOS DE COLLECTE /FIND ... moreOUR FILM AND FIELD PICTURES .
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$21.31 Shipping Location: Santa Fe Springs, United States It is about 20.75" (52.7 cm) Long and 7.25" (18.4 cm) Wide at the widest point. There is a hole carved at the top to allow it to be hung many different ... moreways. Conversely, the masks also represent (are imbued with) other invisible forces – like tribal ancestors and clan spirits.
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$58.00 Shipping Location: Slovakia Papua New Guinea Spirit Statue of an Ancestor from Mindimbit Village, Middle Sepik River Area. Irian Jaya (Indonesia). This unique artefact is a part ... moreof our Papua New Guinea collection of primitiv masks, storyboards, shields and.
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$32.95 Shipping Location: Bluffton, United States Handcarved wood Sepik Region Ancestral Spirit Mask used to represent a ancestor that will protect the space it hangs in. It has a hole on top to hang ... moreup. A conus shell eye. The feathers are 4 in to 9 in long.
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Archaic long Lower Sepik Ancestor spirit MASK Papua New Guinea - Oceanic Tribal
Archaic long Lower Sepik Ancestor spirit MASK Papua New Guinea- Oceanic Tribal Art Size: 53 cm/21 inches Made of wood. Shells, ratan and Casuaris feathers Shipping inside Europe: $20.outside Europe: $30. MAY I invite you to check my other listings: see store of NEW-GUINEA-ART_ More objects can be grouped for cheaper costs of sending but we must be informed. Grouping no longer then two weeks. Even if you want to make a group: every item has to be paid within 48 hours! And we will recalculate the total costs for sending every time an object is sold.
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Splendid Sepik Ancestor spirit Mask Papua New Guinea - Oceanic Tribal Art
Splendid Sepik Ancestor spirit Mask Papua New Guinea- Oceanic Tribal Art Size: 29 cm/11.5 inches Made of wood and bush vine Shipping inside Europe: $20.outside Europe: $30. MAY I invite you to check my other listings: see store of NEW-GUINEA-ART_ More objects can be grouped for cheaper costs of sending but we must be informed. Grouping no longer then two weeks. Even if you want to make a group: every item has to be paid within 48 hours! And we will recalculate the total costs for sending every time an object is sold.
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OLD PNG GUINEA SEPIK CARVED WOODEN SPIRIT ANCESTOR GABLE MASK 1950/1960's bird
Beautiful old Papua New Guinea Sepik finely hand carved wooden spirit ancestor gable mask- 19 3/4 inches long cowrie eyes bird on forehead with clan marks carved from one piece of dense tropical hardwood collected in the 1950/60's(pre-independence) by a kiap officer.Though maybe older.Photos while do not do justice,tell the story and forms part of the description.I have other ethnographic items listed or will be.Check out my!Will send World& Australia wide.Listed postage for Melbourne/V1.Please wait for invoice to be sent.Items paid by paypal must be registered with a tracking number. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp*60c23f%60%3E-13dc0c80ba7-0xff-
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Oceanic Ancestor Spirit Mask - Middle Sepik River Area,Papua New Guinea
Oceanic Ancestor Spirit Mask- Middle Sepik River Area Beautiful awesome spirit mask wit h she ll eyes 27.5" Tall& 7.5" wide Description I describe all of my items to the best of my ability and supply photographs. If you are unsure of anything or need to ask questions then please do as I am happy to help. Payment Paypal is my preferred method of payment as its fast& secure. Postage If the item is advertised as being available to overseas bidders and you are bidding from overseas then please contact me for the postage cost before bidding. Because of increasing costs due to"lost" items sent abroad I send all overseas destination parcels via trackable means only. Trackable Delivery Returns I want you to be 100% happy with your purchase but in the unlikely event of that not happening then please contact me and I will ... morehelp to sort the problem out. If I have misdescribed an item or the photograph is not representative of what you receive then of course I will refund you.
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ANCESTOR SPIRIT MASK WITH CLAN DESIGNS MIDDLE SEPIK RIVER PAPUA NEW GUINEA
PALEMBAI VILLAGE. MIDDLE SEPIK RIVER, PAPUA NEW GUINEA AN ANCESTOR SPIRIT MASK. IT IS PAINTED WITH CLAN DESIGNS AND HAS TWO SMALL SHELL EYES. AGE 20 + YEARS HEIGHT 12 3/4 INCHES SHIPPING COST IS BASED ON BIDDERS LOCATION. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE STAND NOT INCLUDED INDIANA RESIDENTS PAY 6% TAX
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GREAT OLD PNG PAPUA NEW GUINEA SEPIK HAND CARVED WOODEN ANCESTOR SPIRIT MASK L1
Striking old(pre-independence) used Papua New Guinea Sepik spirit ancestor wooden mask- superbly and finely hand carved& incised hook nose.Great for display& for collectors of ethnographic items.Photographs tell the story and forms part of the description of this great item.From a private collection of ethnographic artifacts& art collected over many years-other PNG items listed or will be.Check out my! Will send World& Australia wide.PLEASE wait for invoice to be sent before making payment. Items paid by by paypal must be insured& registered with a tracking number. Can list on Australian ebay if Australian buyers prefer. Listed international postage(sea) takes 6 to 12 weeks.Air mail can be arranged-takes few days to a week o r so. Australian postage $10-$20.
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BIWAT ANCESTOR SPIRIT MASK YUAT RIVER PAPUA NEW GUINEA
BIWAT VILLAGE. YUAT RIVER, PAPUA NEW GUINEA AN OLD ANCESTOR SPIRIT MASK. IT WOULD BE ATTACHED ONTO A LARGER COSTUME FOR CEREMONIES AGE 30 + YEARS HEIGHT 22 1/2 INCHES SHIPPING COST IS BASED ON BIDDERS LOCATION. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE STAND NOT INCLUDED INDIANA RESIDENTS PAY 6% TAX
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A TALL ANCESTOR SPIRIT YAM MASK ABELAM MOUNTAINS PAPUA NEW GUINEA
MAPIRK VILLAGE. ABELAM MOUNTAINS, EAST SEPIK PROVENCE,PAPUA NEW GUINEA A LARGE YAM SPIRIT MASK. MADE OF TIGHTLY WOVEN CANE ATTACHED TO LARGE YAMS DURING THE HARVEST CEREMONY AGE: 40+ YEARS IN MY OPINION. HEIGHT 28 X 11 1/2 INCHES SHIPPING COST IS BASED ON BIDDERS LOCATION. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE STAND NOT INCLUDED INDIANA RESIDENTS PAY 6% TAX
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ANCESTOR SPIRIT MASK WITH CLAY AND SHELLS MIDDLE SEPIK RIVER PAPUA NEW GUINEA 2
KOROGO VILLAGE. MIDDLE SEPIK RIVER, PAPUA NEW GUINEA AN ANCESTOR SPIRIT MASK. THE NOSE ENDING IN A BIRD'S HEAD COVERED WITH CLAY AND SHELLS PIG'S TUSKS IN THE NOSE AS WELL PAINTED CLAN DESIGNS WITH NATURAL PIGMENTS AGE 20+ YEARS HEIGHT 22 INCHES SHIPPING COST IS BASED ON BIDDERS LOCATION. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE STAND NOT INCLUDED INDIANA RESIDENTS PAY 6% TAX
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SUPERB FINE OLD NEW GUINEA SEPIK HAND CARVED WOODEN ANCESTOR SPIRIT MASK pf1
Superb fine old(pre-independence) used Papua New Guinea Sepik spirit ancestor haus wooden mask- finely hand carved.Incised and coloured hook nose cowrie eyes 19 1/2 inches long an exceptionally nice quality example.Great for display and for collectors of ethnographic items.Photos tell the story and forms part of the description.From a private collection of ethnographic artifacts and art collected over many years-other PNG items listed or will be.Check out my!Will send World and Australia wide.PLEASE wait for invoice to be sent before making payment.Items paid by paypal must be insured with a tracking number.Can list on Australian ebay if Australian buyers prefer. Listed international postage(sea) takes 6 to 12 weeks.Air mail can be arranged-takes few days to a week o r so. Australian postage $10-$20. Photos dreadful.Will add more& better.
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SUPERB OLD SEPIK HAND CARVED PAINTED OCHRE WOODEN ANCESTOR SPIRIT HAUS MASK SK1
Superb old from the deep remote jungle used Papua New Guinea Sepik spirit ancestor haus wooden mask- finely hand carved and painted with ochres hook nose clan marks cowrie eyes 13 inches long carved from one piece of dense tropical hardwood.Great for display& for collectors of Sepik items.Photos tell the story& forms part of the description-last photos taken in full sun)From a private collection of ethnographic artifacts and art collected over many years-other PNG items listed or will be.Check out my!Will send World& Australia wide. PLEASE wait for invoice to be sent before making payment.Items paid by paypal must be insured and registered with a tracking number.Can list on Australian ebay if Australian buyers prefer. Listed international postage(sea) takes 6 to 12 weeks.Air mail can be arranged-takes few days to a week o r so. ... moreAustralian postage $10-$20.
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STRIKING OLD PNG GUINEA SEPIK HAND CARVED WOODEN ANCESTOR SPIRIT HAUS MASK bird
Striking old(pre-independence-collected in the 1950/60's in the deep remote jungle by a kiap officer.Though maybe older) used Papua New Guinea Sepik spirit ancestor haus wooden mask- finely hand incised and carved from one piece of heavy dense topical hardwood hook nose carved bird on forehead with clan marks cowrie eyes 19 3/4 inches long.Great for display and for collectors of Sepik items.Photos tell the story& forms part of the description.From a private collection of ethnographic artifacts and art collected over many years-other PNG items listed or will be.Check out my!Will send World and Australia wide.PLEASE wait for invoice to be sent before making payment.Items paid by paypal must be insured and registered with a tracking number.Can list on Australian ebay if Australian buyers prefer. Listed international postage(sea) takes ... more6 to 12 weeks.Air mail can be arranged-takes few days to a week o r so. Australian postage $10-$20.
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OLD UNUSUAL PNG PAPUA NEW GUINEA SEPIK HAND CARVED WOOD ANCESTOR SPIRIT MASK L2
Striking old(collected pre-independence by a kiap officer in the 1960's) unusual Papua New Guinea Sepik spirit ancestor wooden mask- finely hand carved from one piece of dense heavy tropical hardwood cowrie eyes 17 1/2 inches long. Great for display& for collectors of ethnographic items.Photos tell the story& forms part of the description.From a private collection of ethnographic artifacts& art collected over many years-other PNG items listed or will be.Check out my! Will send World and Australia wide.PLEASE wait for invoice to be sent before making payment.Items paid by paypal must be insured& registered with a tracking number. Can list on Australian ebay if Australian buyers prefer. Listed international postage(sea) takes 6 to 12 weeks.Air mail can be arranged-takes few days to a week o r so. Australian postage $10-$20.
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ANTIQUE ANCESTOR FISHERMAN SPIRIT CARVED WOOD & SHELLS MASK NEW GUINEA PAPUA
MYSTERIOUS ANTIQUE ANCESTOR FISHERMAN SPIRIT WOOD& SHELLS MASK NEW GUINEA PAPUA This is a very special and a rare collectible piece. The mask has two faces on it. When one of them has a carved fish under his nose. LENGTH: 72 CM
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80 - 100 YEARS OLD, EXTREMELY RARE !! ANCESTOR SPIRIT MASK OF THE IFUGAO TRIBE
EXTREMELY RARE AND VERY OLD TRIBAL ANCESTOR SPIRIT MASK OF THE IFUGAO TRIBE OF THE PHILIPINES. OLD OBJECTS OF THIS TRIBE BECOME MORE AND MORE RARE! THIS PERIOD I OFFER AUTHENTIC. MOSTLY OLD TRIBAL OBJECTS OF THE IFUGAO. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER ADVERTISEMENTS. THIS 41 CM- 16.4 inchLONG MASK SHOWS CLEARLY SIGNS OF AGING AND USE BUT REMAINS IN A FAIRLY GOOD CONDITION! THE MASK IS PROBABLY 80- 100 YEARS OLD. THIS OJBECT COMES OUT OF MY PRIVATE COLLECTION. RETURNS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. SHIPPING COSTS US. 50 US DOLLAR SHIPPING COSTS THE NETHERLANDS. 7 EURO SHIPPING COSTS EUROZONE 1 COUNTRIES 19.50 FOR OTHER DESTINATIONS. PLEASE INFORM BY MAIL.
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OLD UNUSUAL PAPUA NEW GUINEA SEPIK HAND CARVED WOODEN SPIRIT ANCESTOR MASK L2
Old unusual Papua New Guinea Sepik finely hand carved wooden spirit ancestor mask- 17 1/2 inches long cowrie eyes carved from one piece of dense hardwood collected in the 1950/60's(pre-independence) by a kiap officer.Though maybe older. Photographs while do not do justice,tell the story and forms part of the description. I have other ethnographic items listed or will be.Check out my!Will send World and Australia wide.Listed postage for Melbourne/V1.Please wait for invoice to be sent.Items paid by paypal must be registered with a tracking number.
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RED ANCESTOR SPIRIT MASK MURIK LAKES REGION NORTH COAST PAPUA NEW GUINEA
MURIK LAKES. NORTH COAST, LOWER SEPIK RIVER, PAPUA NEW GUINEA AN ANCESTOR SPIRIT MASK IT HAS A LIZARD SPIRIT IN THE FORHEAD AT THE TOP A SMALL CROCODILE HEAD. MASKS SUCH AS THESE ARE ATTACHED TO LARGER CEREMONIAL COSTUMES AGE 30+ YEARS HEIGHT 23 1/4 INCHES SHIPPING COST BASED ON BUYERS LOCATION. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE INDIANA RESIDENTS PAY 6% TAX STAND NOT INCLUDED Stands are not included unless specifically mentioned in the listing. Thanks. Jerry.
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BEAUTIFUL WHITE ANCESTOR SPIRIT MASK MIDDLE SEPIK RIVER PAPUA NEW GUINEA
YAMOK VILLAGE. MIDDLE SEPIK RIVER, PAPUA NEW GUINEA AN ANCESTOR SPIRIT MASK SUPERBLY CARVED WITH GREAT ATTENTION TO DETAIL PAINTED WITH NATURAL PIGMENTS AGE 30+ YEARS HEIGHT 12 3/8 INCHES SHIPPING COST BASED ON BUYERS LOCATION. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE INDIANA RESIDENTS PAY 6% TAX STAND NOT INCLUDED Stands are not included unless specifically mentioned in the listing. Thanks. Jerry.
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Old CHAMBRI LAKES Carved ANCESTOR Spirit Mask SEPIK RIVER 16"
Description Well Carved Chambri Lakes Ancestor Spirit Face or Mask Sepik River. Measures about 16" long. Appears to be Mahogany Wood. Please check pictures for further description. Terms Please ask questions before you bid. Payment is due within 3 days of auction end. If you would like to inspect the item in person. You may do so Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm but please make arrangements a day ahead. Please see below for return policies. Payment should be made through paypal, however, I realize that some do not want to use paypal so please communicate about same with me prior to making your purchase so that it is smoother for both of us. Domestic Shipping Insurance is included in the shipping cost. All items sold for more than $20 are insured. Always more than happy to combine shipping where possible. So if you buy several items, ... moredrop me a line and I will reinvoice you with combined shipping. Please do not pay until I have combined shipping for you as I ship within 1 business day after receipt of payment per the sites rules. If you communicate with me, I can wait for payment until you are done buying, but usually not more than 10 days or so. Local pick up option is available Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm. If you are going to pick up, kindly make arrangements at least 24 hours in advance. Items which are paid for by 8am EST are usually shipped that day if it is Monday through Friday. International Shipping International shipping is available on this item. Custom duties and other country specific charges are the responsibility of the buyer. Shipping by USPS international priority mail only. Return Policies Buy it Now/Best Offer- These items are fully returnable within 14 days. However. Notice of intent to return must be given through the ebay message system within 3 days of receipt. Auction Items- As with most any auction. These items are only returnable if there is a substantial mistake in the description. Pictures are part of the description. In this event the items need to be received back no late
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BLACK ANCESTOR SPIRIT MASK W. SHELL EYES MIDDLE SEPIK RIVER PAPUA NEW GUINEA
KANGANOMAN VILLAGE. MIDDLE SEPIK RIVER, PAPUA NEW GUINEA AN ANCESTOR SPIRIT FACE WITH CLAN DESIGNS ABOVE THE EYES SHELLS INSET FOR EYES AGE 20+ YEARS HEIGHT 14 3/4 INCHES. SHIPPING COST IS BASED ON BIDDERS LOCATION. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE MULTIPLE ITEMS CAN BE COMBINED FOR CHEAPER SHIPPING INDIANA RESIDENTS PAY 6% TAX
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BOLD POWERFUL ANCESTOR SPIRIT MASK MIDDLE SEPIK RIVER PAPUA NEW GUINEA
IATMUL PEOPLE. MIDDLE SEPIK RIVER, PAPUA NEW GUINEA A BOLD ANCESTOR SPIRIT MASK WITH CLAN DESIGNS PAINTED OVER THE SURFACE IT HAS POWERFUL EYES AGE 20+ YEARS HEIGHT 20 X 10 INCHES. SHIPPING COST IS BASED ON BIDDERS LOCATION. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE MULTIPLE ITEMS CAN BE COMBINED FOR CHEAPER SHIPPING INDIANA RESIDENTS PAY 6% TAX;1?RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Feog4d72f%2B%3E%3B1%3F-14521e8648f-0x118-
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B Estate Old Balsa Wood Ochre Lime Charcoal Abelam Yam Spirit Ancestor Mask
WELCOME TO AJ'S TREASURES From the estate of artist Byron Burford. Mr. Burford and family traveled the world frequenting antique shops and second hand stores picking up whatever tickled their fancy. Old Balsa Wood Ochre Lime Charcoal Abelam Yam Spirit Ancestor Mask. Most likely purchased as an antique mid century. Definite signs of age. One ear has been damaged. Four detectable colors. White, light and dark ochre and charcoal. Has original tag from sale on back. Identified as Polychrome wooden mask. Abelam Tribe. Maprik area, Sepik River region, New Guinea. Really wonderful patina. Please view pic's. Great find and provenance, in as found condition. Approx. 13" by 7" I help do estate liquidations. I previously sold here with over 1300 feedback. I try to calculate shipping as close as possible on an individual basis. Will ... morerefund if grossly miscalculated. Please check back often for a wide variety of new. Exciting things! Please be kind with ratings after purchase, I will always strive for five star service.
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Large Papua New Guinea Ancestor Spirit Mask 2' x 4' Wall Hanging
Large Papua New Guinea Spirit Mask 2' x 4' Wall Hanging Item as pictured. Pre-owned with wear and aging including paint loss. Multiple markings, rubbed edges, and chipping. See pictures.
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Excellent Coconut Ancestor Spirit mask Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea
Excellent Coconut Ancestor Spirit mask Lower Sepik Papua New Guinea Size: 18 cm/ 7 inches shipping in Europe 20 dollar worldwide 30 US dollar MAY I invite you to check my other listings: see store of NEW-GUINEA-ART and our website: newguineatribalart dot com WE DO COMBINE SHIPPING AND ONLY CHARGE ACTUAL SHIPPING COSTS FOR MULTIPLE PURCHASES! More objects can be grouped for cheaper costs of sending but we must be informed. Grouping no longer then two weeks. Even if you want to make a group: every item has to be paid within 48 hours! And we will recalculate the total costs for sending every time an object is sold. Just mention: PLEASE HOLD' on your Paypal form
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Old Washkuk Ancestor spirit mask (SEPIK) Papua New Guinea
Old Washkuk Ancestor spirit mask(SEPIK) Papua New Guinea. Size: 19 cm/ 49 inches shipping in Europe $ 22.worldwide $32. IMPORTANT NOTE: from 24th September till 30 September our office will be closed. Sending this object will have a delay of one week. In that period you can contact us by email however. MAY I invite you to check my other listings: see store of NEW-GUINEA-ART and our website: newguineatribalart dot com WE DO COMBINE SHIPPING AND ONLY CHARGE ACTUAL SHIPPING COSTS FOR MULTIPLE PURCHASES! More objects can be grouped for cheaper costs of sending but we must be informed. Grouping no longer then two weeks. Even if you want to make a group: every item has to be paid within 48 hours! And we will recalculate the total costs for sending every time an object is sold. Just mention: PLEASE HOLD' on your Paypal form
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ORIGINAL SEPIK PAPUA NEW GUINEA ANCESTOR SPIRIT MASK W/ CARVED BIRD AND COWRIE
A BEAUTIFUL VERY LARGE. ORIGINAL SEPIK PAPUA NEW GUINEA MASK WHICH APPEARS CARVED FROM A SINGLE PIECE OF WOOD, I BELIEVE IT TO BE A MIDDLE SEPIK ANCESTOR SPIRIT MASK. I'M NOT AN AUTHORITY ON THE EXACT REGION/TRIBE, SO PLEASE MAKE YOUR OWN JUDGEMENT. THE MASK HAS COWRIE SHELL EYES AND A LARGE CARVED LONG-TAILED BIRD. AS MENTIONED. A LOVELY LARGE PIECE THAT STANDS OUT AT 77 X 28 X 12 CMS AS WITH ALL MY'BUY IT NOW' ITEMS. I WILL CONSIDER SENSIBLE OFFERS. I COMBINE POSTAGE- NO PROBLEM AT ALL- AND AM HAPPY TO WAIT IF YOU ARE BIDDING ON OTHER ITEMS OF MINE. Check out my! HAPPY TO POST OVERSEAS WITH PROOF OF POSTING OBTAINED. OR A SIGNED/TRACKED OPTION IS AVAILABLE. ENQUIRE FIRST OR WAIT FOR THE INVOICE POST SALE SO I CAN DOUBLE CHECK COST TO YOUR EXACT LOCATION. I CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR LOCAL POST SERVICES, NOR FOR ANY LOCAL ... moreTAXES/CHARGES LEVIED. WILL BE WELL PACKED. UK- WILL BE SENT SIGNED FOR. IN A SEALED BAG AND VERY WELL PACKAGED. FOR PEACE OF MIND I WILL ONLY USE A SIGNED FOR SERVICE FOR HIGHER VALUE ITEMS. POSTAGE CHARGES ARE DONE AT COST BUT REFLECT EBAY'S 10% CHARGE ON P&P, GOOD QUALITY PACKAGING AND TRANSPORT TO MY LOCAL OFFICE. FEEDBACK ALWAYS LEFT ONCE RECEIVED. ANY QUESTIONS. FEEL FREE TO ASK.
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Vintage Oceana Art New Guinea Lower Sepik Ancestor Spirit Mask
Vintage Oceana Art New Guinea Lower Sepik Ancestor Spirit Mask Vintage Oceana Art New Guinea Lower Sepik Ancestor Spirit Mask This was recently acquired at an estate auction. It is exactly as found. This is an appealing& desirable mask Masks serve many purposes to the culture of Papua New Guinea. The majority of the masks are produced by hand in the Sepik region. They are a very important part of the traditional spiritual culture. Ancestor mask represent deceased ancestors& spirit masks represent tribal spirits. These mask are not to be worn but displayed in tribal dwellings. This is a great example of the art of the region. It is very appealing. It is approximately 17" x 5" It will make a great addition to any collection. Please review all of them carefully before making a decision to place a bid. We will gladly provide ... moreadditional photos if more are needed. If you have specific questions. Please do not hesitate to message us. We only accept PayPal. Payment is due within 5 days from the close of the auction or date of your purchase. If you have a problem with your purchase after you receive it. Please contact us first. Please do not open a case or leave negative feedback before contacting us. We try to ship our packages the most cost effective way possible. If we find the cost was excessive we will refund part of it back to your PayPal account. We gladly combine shipping upon request. International bidders are encouraged to bid. International bidders should request a shipping quote prior to bidding. We only ship International using USPS Priority Mail International. We have been selling items on eBay since 2004. We attempt to list unique collectibles. Most of our items are found at estate auctions& sales. Our items are described accurately& shipped quickly. You are invited to read our feedback and judge for yourself. If a problem arises from a purchase. We respond professionally& fairly. We will work hard to resolve the issue to a mutual satisfaction. We welcome& encourage communi
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NEW GUINEA PAPUA ANCESTOR SPIRIT CARVED WOOD MASK w/COWRY SHELLS
VINTAGE CARVED NEW GUINEA PAPUA MASK WALL HANGING THIS IS AN ESTATE FIND NOT AN EXPERT I WILL DESCRIBE AS BEST AS I CAN. THE MASK IS CARVED FROM THEIR NATIVE TREES. MEASURES APPROX 34" LONG. FROM THE TOP MEASURES APPROX 6" WIDE TO APPROX 10 1/4" TOWARD THE BOTTOM. COMES OUT APPROX 4" TO 5" FROM THE WALL. THIS IS AN APPROX MEASUREMENT. WEIGHS APPROX 4 1/4 LBS. THE TOP SPIRIT FACE HAS TWO COWRY SHELLS FOR EYES. LARGE HEADDRESS ON HIS HEAD. IN THE CENTER A CARVED SCAVENGER BIRD WITH A LARGE BONY LONG BEAK. RED EYES BOTTOM SPIRIT MASK WITH LARGE EARS COWRY SHELLS FOR EYES. SHORT CARVED HEADDRESS. MEDIUM TONE WOOD WITH A SHINY FINISH THEY APPLIED TO NOT GET DAMAGED FROM AGE. THE BACK IS NATURAL WOOD FINISH. CONDITION VERY GOOD FEW SCRATCHES NO CRACKS. I HAVE SEVERAL CLOSE UP PHOTOS CHECK THEM OUT EMAIL ANY QUESTIONS. I ... moreWILL TRY TO ANSWER AS BEST AS I CAN. ANY POTENTIAL BUYER SHOULD KNOW AND RESEARCH THE MASK BEFORE PLACING THEIR BIDS. SHIPPED IN THE LOWER 48 STATES ONLY! UPS SHIPPING FOR MOST STATES IF SHIPPING IS A CONCERN EMAIL YOUR ZIP FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE. PLEASE DO NOT USE EBAY CALCULATOR I WILL ONLY ESTIMATE SHIPPING. THE MASK WILL NOT BE PACKED BEFORE THE END OF THE AUCTION IN CASE ANY BUYER NEEDS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
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Much sought after Mwai Mask men's house spirit of ancestor PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Much sought after Mwai Mask men's house spirit of ancestor PAPUA NEW GUINEA. Age: approx. 50 yrs. Size: 45 cm/18 inches shipping in Europe 22.worldwide $32- MAY I invite you to check my other listings: see store of NEW-GUINEA-ART and our website: newguineatribalart dot com WE DO COMBINE SHIPPING AND ONLY CHARGE ACTUAL SHIPPING COSTS FOR MULTIPLE PURCHASES! More objects can be grouped for cheaper costs of sending but we must be informed. Grouping no longer then two weeks. Even if you want to make a group: every item has to be paid within 48 hours! And we will recalculate the total costs for sending every time an object is sold. Just mention: PLEASE HOLD' on your Paypal form
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ANCESTOR SPIRIT MASK W/ SPIRIT ANIMALS AND BIRD NOSE PAPUA NEW GUINEA
ANGORAM VILLAGE. LOWER SEPIK RIVER, PAPUA NEW GUINEA AN ANCESTOR SPIRIT MASK IT HAS A TOTEMIC SPIRIT ANIMAL IN THE FOREHEAD AND ANOTHER BELOW THE MOUTH THE NOSE ENDS IN A BIRDS HEAD IT IS PAINTED WITH CLAN DESIGNS AGE 25+ YEARS HEIGHT 21 1/4 X 8 1/2 INCHES. SHIPPING COST IS BASED ON BIDDERS LOCATION. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE MULTIPLE ITEMS CAN BE COMBINED FOR CHEAPER SHIPPING STAND NOT INCLUDED INDIANA RESIDENTS PAY 6% TAX
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Superb Old Ancestor spirit Mask Lower Sepik 1960's Papua New Guinea wood
Superb Old Ancestor spirit Mask Lower Sepik 1960's Papua New Guinea made of wood estimated age: about 60-70 yrs Size: 31 cm/ 12 inches shipping in Europe $ 22.worldwide $32. MAY I invite you to check my other listings: see store of NEW-GUINEA-ART and our website: newguineatribalart dot com WE DO COMBINE SHIPPING AND ONLY CHARGE ACTUAL SHIPPING COSTS FOR MULTIPLE PURCHASES! More objects can be grouped for cheaper costs of sending but we must be informed. Grouping no longer then two weeks. Even if you want to make a group: every item has to be paid within 48 hours! And we will recalculate the total costs for sending every time an object is sold. Just mention: PLEASE HOLD' on your Paypal form g63.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Feog4d71f%2B%3Eg63-14a1fdfdb54-0x10c-
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UNUSUAL PAPUA NEW GUINEA SEPIK CHAMBRI CARVED WOODEN SPIRIT ANCESTOR MASK L2
Old unusual Papua New Guinea Sepik Chambri finely hand carved wooden spirit ancestor mask- 17 1/2 inches long cowrie eyes carved from one piece of dense hardwood collected in the 1960's(pre-independence) by a kiap officer.Though maybe older. Photographs while do not do justice,tell the story& forms part of the description. I have other ethnographic items listed or will be.Check out my!Will send World and Australia wide.Listed postage for Melbourne/V1.Please wait for invoice to be sent. Items paid by paypal must be registered with a tracking number.
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JOYFUL ANCESTOR SPIRIT MASK W/ CLAN DESIGNS SEPIK RIVER PAPUA NEW GUINEA
IATMUL PEOPLE. MIDDLE SEPIK RIVER. PAPUA NEW GUINEA AN ANCESTOR SPIRIT MASK WITH A SMILING FACE IT HAS LARGE SHELL EYES IT IS PAINTED WITH CLAN DESIGNS AGE 25+ YEARS HEIGHT 21 X 10 3/8 INCHES. SHIPPING COST IS BASED ON BIDDERS LOCATION. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE MULTIPLE ITEMS CAN BE COMBINED FOR CHEAPER SHIPPING STAND NOT INCLUDED INDIANA RESIDENTS PAY 6% TAX
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ANCESTOR SPIRIT "MWAI" MASK WITH BIRD NOSE SEPIK RIVER PAPUA NEW GUINEA
KOROGO VILLAGE. MIDDLE SEPIK RIVER. PAPUA NEW GUINEA AN ANCESTOR SPIRIT MASK USED DURING THE"MWAI" INITATION CEREMONY THE CEREMONY IS FOR BOYS TO ENTER INTO MANHOOD AND BE ABLE TO BE PART OF MEN'S HOUSE ACTIVITIES THE NOSE ENDS IN A BIRD HEAD IT IS PAINTED WITH CLAN DESIGNS AGE 25+ YEARS HEIGHT 19 1/2 X 4 1/8 INCHES. SHIPPING COST IS BASED ON BIDDERS LOCATION. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE MULTIPLE ITEMS CAN BE COMBINED FOR CHEAPER SHIPPING STAND NOT INCLUDED INDIANA RESIDENTS PAY 6% TAX `4`.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Feog4d71f%2B%3E%604%60-14b30c054dc-0x10d-
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ANCESTOR SPIRIT MASK w/ SPIRIT DESIGNS, FEATHERS,SHELLS, SEPIK RIVER PNG
NEW GUINIA ANCESTOR GABLE MASK SEPIC RIVER 13" TALL" GREAT PATINA MID 20 th CENTURY(EST. ALL THE ITEMS I SELL ARE AUTHENTIC.TRIBAL USED.THEY ARE NOT SOUVENIERS. IF THEY ARE TOURIST ITEMS I WILL TELL YOU. CONDITION: EXCELLENT AGE CRACKS, NO DENTS. A BEAUTIFUL PATINA C. 1970 VALUE $ 250.00 + SHIPPING IS 20.00 + USA( INSURANCE INCLUDED) $36.00- INTERNATIONAL* 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 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. BID IF YOU ARE GOING TO PAY. Return Policy: All items purchased can be returned for a credit within 14 days if it is not as described(minus shipping ... morecosts. NO INTERNATIONAL RETURNS. POLICIES: Buyer prepays. Plus shipping and handling. INSURANCE INCLUDED) After the auction has ended. I will send you email notification of your winning bid. Through ebay's checkout service with complete information for mailing in your payment or charging through eBay's 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. we guarantee our descriptions to be accurate. I WILL ANSWER ALL EMAIL RECEIVED. I THANK YOU FOR BEING PATIENT. 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. Pa
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Ancestor Spirit Mask Sepik River Papua New Guinea SALE WAS $290
Title, Ancestor Spirit Mask Ramu/ Lower Sepik River Papua New Guinea Oceania, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, New Guinea, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, unknown 20th century Dimensions, 23 inches H x 7 inches W. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, General wear. Cracks, chips, Additional Information: An elegant mask coming from the Ramu River Papua in or in the Lower Sepik River area of northern Papua New Guinea. An eleganted Oval mask with striations on forehead. And on the sides, two headed crocodile along the chin. No holes around perimeter, eyes are not pierced! 84598* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 45,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the ... morecompany after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $100,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it. You may have either a credit or a refund for your purchase price. Not including shipping both ways. If your original payment was made through PayPal, we'll refund you through PayPal; if you paid us directly with your credit card, we'll refund the credit card. Combining Shipping: You are welcome to wait to pay. And to combine multiple items for shipping. We ask that you keep each order to ten days or ten items, whichever comes first-then start another order. When you'
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Fine old Ancestor spirit Mask wood - Ratan SEPIK Papua New Guinea 1960's
Fine old Ancestor spirit Mask wood- Ratan SEPIK Papua New Guinea 1960's size: 33 cm/ 13 inches. Shipping in Europe $ 21. worldwide $ 31. MAY I invite you to check my other listings: see store of NEW-GUINEA-ART and our website: newguineatribalart dot com WE DO COMBINE SHIPPING AND ONLY CHARGE ACTUAL SHIPPING COSTS FOR MULTIPLE PURCHASES! More objects can be grouped for cheaper costs of sending but we must be informed. Grouping no longer then two weeks. Even if you want to make a group: every item has to be paid within 48 hours! And we will recalculate the total costs for sending every time an object is sold. Just mention: PLEASE HOLD' on your Paypal form
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MUSEUM QUALITY Huge H32.6" IATMUL Masterpiece! Sepik Spirit Ancestor “Mvai” Mask
MUSEUM QUALITY Huge IATMUL Masterpiece Sepik Spirit Ancestor“Mvai” Iatmul Mask Firstly. Please, to really appreciate this amazing Sepik Spirit Ancestor Mvai Iatmul Mask you need to ENLARGE the photographs. Click mouse on each one of them and enjoy their presence. The lot you see on these photographs will see the exact lot you'll get when buying this item. This item will travel FREE SHIPPING& TRACKED to any worldwide country! Another PRIVATE LISTING up to your kind consideration. Good worldwide collector. Offered today is this OVERWHELMING and scarce hand carved tribal IATMUL Mvai Mask. Highly desirable for any worldwide History or Art museum, private connoiseur or clever treasuries-picker trying to find unique fine art investments! Huge sizable Papuan s pirit totemic ancestor gable mask from I ATMUL tribe. Depicting a deity face surrounded ... moreby Papua New Guinea mythical tradition animals, entirely hand carved and hand painted by an undeniable Iatmul sculptor master. Tribal drawings and mix-media collaged sculpture display ancient totemic patterns. Esentially related to specific details of Oceanic fauna and flora. Mask shows crocodile eater on forehead and open mouth bird-like pointed tongue near the chin; entire mask framed in upper and lower sections with shells; cassovary black feathers all around the oval edges. This very one mask belonged to a very rich Iatmul clan; for so. Its incredible amount of all types of shells; these ones are highly prized by PNG natives and. Logically, used as tribal currency, for centuries. This masterpiece is constructed using autochthonous w ood. Cane, wicker. Natural fibers, cassovary black feathers, cowries, shells, wild boar teeth and handmade black. Red and white native inorganic pigments paintings. This very one Mvai mask represents a male ancestor of an Iatmul clan and was used for several male initiation ceremonies. The elaborate design of encrusted cowrie shells frames the entire mask surface. When worn for ceremonial dances. The mask was part of a large costume deco
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