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$34.50 Shipping Location: Sarasota, United States This antique Mende African helmet mask is not just a piece of art, but a great piece of history. The dark wood tone adds to its authenticity while the ... moreoriginal and handmade features showcase the craftsmanship of the Mende tribe. Made entirely out of wood, this mask is a perfect representation of African culture and its art. The mask measures 17x9 and belongs to the categories of Antiques, Ethnographic, African, and Masks. The Mende tribe's creativity and uniqueness are evident in this mask. It is a must-have for collectors and art enthusiasts who appreciate history and the beauty of African art.
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Free Shipping Location: Quakertown, United States Provenance: - Ex Nicholas Poolos collection, Chicago.
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$76.67 Shipping Location: Sparta, United States IT HAS SMALL EYES, SMALL MOUTH AND SMALL EARS WITH A DARK BLACK SHEEN AS EXPECTED !
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$22.89 Shipping Location: Carmel by the Sea, United States Marks & Wear from use. Missing wood at base (see last photos). Condition was taken into consideration when pricing.
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$24.98 Shipping Location: Denver, United States Title, Mende Helmet Mask Sowei Sande Society Liberia African, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, Liberia, People, Mende. See also Gola, Vai, Materials, ... moreWood. Pigment, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 17 inches H. x 8 inches W. Overall Condition, Good.  Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Several cracks in places, chips, Damage/Repair, cracks with repairs in several places. Wear, crack and chip at top, Additional Information: Though many works of art have come out of the Guinea Coast region of West Africa few have as much prominence as the masks worn by the women of the Sande society of Liberia. Guinea and Sierra Leone. Membership in Sande is exclusively reserved for women for it is the Sande society that initiates young girls into adult status assuring that the girls are instructed in their duties to come as wives and responsible adult members of their village. Sande continues to play a prominent role in womenâs lives today among the Mende, Temne,Vai, Bassa, Sherbro, Gola and other peoples of the region. The authority of Sande derives its power and influence from âhaleâ, the magic that women control and which resides in the Sowei mask. The authority of Sande and its protection of the young girls as they go through their initiations and as they are instructed in the secrets of Sande is known through the masks worn by senior women members and leaders of the local chapter. The masks known as Sowei are embodiments of ideal beauty and the precepts and ideals held by Sande. The care and attention so obvious in this mask given to details of hair. Features of the face and the skill of carving th
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$25.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States Early Mende African helmet mask from the Vai tribe of Western Africa. Sierra Leone. Circa 1900-20's. Wonderfully and finely carved. Original hand ... morehandled surface. Nice patina. There is an age crack on the back(see images) not visible from the front. Its the nature of shrinking wood. It goes up the back into the top of the head which is still solid wood almost guaranteeing the chances of it splitting any further. Measures 14" tall x 8"9" in diameter. Boarders on the fine art/ folk art of African carvings. An excellent example. I've found almost identical examples in Judith Miller's"Tribal Arts" book(ISBN 0-7566-1884-3) page 25. This is NOT any kind of reproduction or recent carving. From an estate in Northern(Fort Kent) Maine. Guaranteed OLD. HONEST& MARKET FRESH. NO RESERVE. Powered by
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$20.00 Shipping Location: Toms River, United States African Mende Helmet Mask 12" Sierra Leone VG original cond.
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$108.60 Shipping Location: Philadelphia, United States Hand carved Sowei in white. Representing female water spirits, the masks have an idealized female face whose aesthetic reflects religious and philosophical ... moreideals. The design of the facial features conforms to strict conventions and has symbolic content.
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$25.00 Shipping Location: New York, United States Provenance: Ex. Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Papock, NYC. Acquired from Sotheby’s, NYC. Arte Primitivo. Fleshy layered neck and detailed hair, high forehead, large ... morecrescent curved ears, and stoic facial detail depict an idealized female.
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$4.25 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States
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$70.00 Shipping Location: Sedro Woolley, United States Exquisite Example Bundu Ceremonial Mask Girls' Initiation into Sande Women's Society Unlike most Bundu masks. This is a piece of exceptional beauty ... moreSource: Mende culture Country: Sierra Leone Material: Wood Estimated age: Early to Mid 20th Century Condition: Good. In seller’s collection since 1984 Dimensions: 14" high x 8" wide x 8" deep
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$19.98 Shipping Location: United States
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$19.20 Shipping Location: Saint Petersburg, United States Mende African helment mask.
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$24.98 Shipping Location: United States Tic Tac Toe Venetian Trade Beads Brick Red Africa. Buy now and save! Ethiopian Painted Icon Coptic Cross Silver Pendant African. You might also like.
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$71.10 Shipping Location: Carbondale, United States A male hale society, Poro, is also present. Sowo masks are divided into three structural components- the neck, face, and coiffure. The mask displays a ... moreshiny black surface representative of the value assigned to smooth dark skin.
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$24.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Mende Helmet Mask Sowei Sande Society Liberia African, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, Liberia, People, Mende. See also Gola, Vai, Materials, ... moreWood. Pigment, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 17 inches H. x 8 inches W. Overall Condition, Good.  Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Several cracks in places, chips, Damage/Repair, cracks with repairs in several places. Wear, crack and chip at top, Additional Information: Though many works of art have come out of the Guinea Coast region of West Africa few have as much prominence as the masks worn by the women of the Sande society of Liberia. Guinea and Sierra Leone. Membership in Sande is exclusively reserved for women for it is the Sande society that initiates young girls into adult status assuring that the girls are instructed in their duties to come as wives and responsible adult members of their village. Sande continues to play a prominent role in womenâs lives today among the Mende, Temne,Vai, Bassa, Sherbro, Gola and other peoples of the region. The authority of Sande derives its power and influence from âhaleâ, the magic that women control and which resides in the Sowei mask. The authority of Sande and its protection of the young girls as they go through their initiations and as they are instructed in the secrets of Sande is known through the masks worn by senior women members and leaders of the local chapter. The masks known as Sowei are embodiments of ideal beauty and the precepts and ideals held by Sande. The care and attention so obvious in this mask given to details of hair. Features of the face and the skill of carving th
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$18.00 Shipping Location: New Rochelle, United States Early Mende African helmet mask from the Vai tribe of Western Africa. Sierra Leone. Circa 1900-20's. Wonderfully and finely carved. Original hand ... morehandled surface. Nice patina. There is an age crack on the back(see images) not visible from the front. Its the nature of shrinking wood. It goes up the back into the top of the head which is still solid wood almost guaranteeing the chances of it splitting any further. Measures 14" tall x 8"9" in diameter. Boarders on the fine art/ folk art of African carvings. An excellent example. I've found almost identical examples in Judith Miller's"Tribal Arts" book(ISBN 0-7566-1884-3) page 25. This is NOT any kind of reproduction or recent carving. From an estate in Northern(Fort Kent) Maine. Guaranteed OLD. HONEST& MARKET FRESH. NO RESERVE. Powered by
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$30.00 Shipping Location: Detroit, United States This item is sold in as is condition.
$25.00 Shipping Location: Little Falls, United States There is a tribal repair that can be seen near the rim in the photos. In addition to the native repair, this mask appears to have wear from ritual use. ... moreThis mask was vetted as authentic by an expert in Bundu masks.
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$68.10 Shipping Location: Jupiter, United States This particular Vai mask is of the male variety. PORO SOCIETY MASK On top of this, at the centre, is a high crest made of six ‘neck rings’ carrying a ... moresmall head with finely crafted plaited coiffure.
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$80.00 Shipping Location: Conestoga, United States The Vonderheide collection was exhibited at The African Art Museum of Maryland. Museum Exhibited. He has also curated many African art exhibitions in ... moreGhana and the US and authored many exhibition catalogues.
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$114.05 Shipping Location: Burlington, United States The only issue can be seen in photo #3; a crack. Not unusual with these old masks. This mask is in good condition.
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$55.00 Shipping Location: New York, United States Minor wormwear loss. Provenance: Ex. Danny Simmons, NYC., Ex Arte Primitivo.
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$66.00 Shipping Location: Waterland-Oudeman, Belgium Old small and heavy wooden altar mask (bundu - sowei). SIERRA LEONE - LIBERIA. in very good condition.
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$6.05 Shipping Location: Portland, United States Make the most personalized art calendar ever for yourself. Make prints to hang on your wall. Or just simply enjoy the beauty of projecting the slides. ... moreget your own projector for twenty bucks, and transform empty wall space into a beautiful work of art.
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$4.19 Shipping Location: Portland, United States Make the most personalized art calendar ever for yourself. Make prints to hang on your wall. Or just simply enjoy the beauty of projecting the slides. ... moreget your own projector for twenty bucks, and transform empty wall space into a beautiful work of art.
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$40.00 Shipping Location: Conestoga, United States The Vonderheide collection was exhibited at The African Art Museum of Maryland. Museum Exhibited. He has also curated many African art exhibitions in ... moreGhana and the US and authored many exhibition catalogues.
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$15.45 Shipping Location: Gays Mills, United States We acquired it from a local estate with a great story. This was gifted to her while she was working in Sierra Leone. It isn’t a cheap tourist piece, as ... moreshe did not buy those. It shows wear and dings from many moves across the country once she settled back in the US.
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$49.98 Shipping Location: United States Tic Tac Toe Venetian Trade Beads Brick Red Africa. Buy now and save! PICK UP OPTION. Ethiopian Painted Icon Coptic Cross Silver Pendant African. You might ... morealso like.
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$12.00 Shipping Location: Fayence, France This unique sculpture is a stunning representation of African art. It is a must-have for enthusiasts of ethnographic and antique collections. Its authenticity ... moreand cultural significance make it a valuable asset for collectors and those interested in African art.
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$18.40 Shipping Location: Los Angeles, United States
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$40.90 Shipping Location: Seattle, United States See pictures for details.
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$120.00 Shipping Location: Conestoga, United States These factors increase the value. The Vonderheide collection was exhibited at The African Art Museum of Maryland. Museum Exhibited. He has also curated ... moremany African art exhibitions in Ghana and the US and authored many exhibition catalogues.
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$4.19 Shipping Location: Portland, United States Make the most personalized art calendar ever for yourself. Make prints to hang on your wall. Or just simply enjoy the beauty of projecting the slides. ... moreget your own projector for twenty bucks, and transform empty wall space into a beautiful work of art.
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Free Shipping Location: Brooklyn, United States Welcome To The Premier Place For Serious Collectors of Fine Authentic African Tribal Art Over 10 Years Online Serving Thousands of Satisfied Customers ... moreOffering the Finest Quality Sub-Saharan African Art Superb African Sierra Leone Mende Bundu Helmet Mask Inches: Height: 14.5 Inches Centimeters: Height: 37 Centimeters Measurement Mask Only Material: Wood Estimated Age: Mid 20th Century Condition: Fair- Good Remarks: Highly stylized helmet mask ideal beauty elaborate coiffure neck folds blacken finished aged surface Shipping: US East Coast- Estimated $15.00 Exact rate use shipping calculator INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS WELCOME Documentation of Authenticity/ Any Available Provenance Will Be Included With This Piece CONDITION Wood deterioration. Scrapes and chips, worn areas, age cracks, overall condition fair to good. Thank you and please view my other items. BACKGROUND The Mende settled in Sierra Leone during the 16th century. Having migrated from the north. Today, the Mende live mostly from rice and cocoa farming and are organized into different chiefdoms. Social order and structure are regulated through the Poro male and the Sande female societies. During ceremonies associated with the latter, women wear Bundu masks which embody idealized female beauty and represent an ancestor of the society. These masks are typically of helmet hollow form with elaborate coiffure. The facial features are delicately carved with multiple folds on the neck area representing robustness of health and wealth. The surface of these mask are usually of blacken finish. Painter Fred Uhlman words- Most of the artists I admired. Picasso, Modigliani, Deraini, to mention only a few, had collected African art and had been profoundly influenced by it. Shortly afterwards I bought the Baule Fetish and the Baule bobbin which are still two of the finest pieces in my collection. It is easy to see why I bought them and why from that moment I have never stopped collecting. The head of the bobbin or heddle- pulley which is after all only a functional ob
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$34.85 Shipping Location: New York, United States The carving depicts a man holding his belly with a disproportionally large head with a large nose, and a huge belly. Such stone statues were used during ... morefertility rites to grant a good rich harvest (round belly) or give them good health.
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Free Shipping Location: Brooklyn, United States Welcome To The Premier Place For Serious Collectors of Fine Authentic African Tribal Art Over 10 Years Online Serving Thousands of Satisfied Customers ... moreOffering the Finest Quality Sub-Saharan African Art Superb African Sierra Leone Mende Bundu Helmet Mask Inches: Height: 14.5 Inches Centimeters: Height: 37 Centimeters Measurement Mask Only Material: Wood Estimated Age: Mid 20th Century Condition: Fair- Good Remarks: Highly stylized helmet mask ideal beauty elaborate coiffure neck folds blacken finished aged surface Shipping: US East Coast- Estimated $15.00 Exact rate use shipping calculator INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS WELCOME Documentation of Authenticity/ Any Available Provenance Will Be Included With This Piece CONDITION Wood deterioration. Scrapes and chips, worn areas, age cracks, overall condition fair to good. Thank you and please view my other items. BACKGROUND The Mende settled in Sierra Leone during the 16th century. Having migrated from the north. Today, the Mende live mostly from rice and cocoa farming and are organized into different chiefdoms. Social order and structure are regulated through the Poro male and the Sande female societies. During ceremonies associated with the latter, women wear Bundu masks which embody idealized female beauty and represent an ancestor of the society. These masks are typically of helmet hollow form with elaborate coiffure. The facial features are delicately carved with multiple folds on the neck area representing robustness of health and wealth. The surface of these mask are usually of blacken finish. Painter Fred Uhlman words- Most of the artists I admired. Picasso, Modigliani, Deraini, to mention only a few, had collected African art and had been profoundly influenced by it. Shortly afterwards I bought the Baule Fetish and the Baule bobbin which are still two of the finest pieces in my collection. It is easy to see why I bought them and why from that moment I have never stopped collecting. The head of the bobbin or heddle- pulley which is after all only a functional ob
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$15.20 Shipping Location: Oklahoma City, United States "The nomoli or pomdo stone carvings of unclear origin have been discovered buried around southern Sierra Leone. WITH ORIGINAL PAPERWORK AND PROVENANCE!
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$19.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Dinka Headrest Three Legged Animal with Strap South Sudan African, Type of Object, Headrest Country of Origin, South Sudan, People, Dinka, Materials, ... moreWood. Cord, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, 30" L. x 9.5" W. x 14" H. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Shallow cracks and dents in places, Additional Information: A superb Dinka headrest in the form of an animal with three legs. This headrest comes with its strap in the form of double ropes. The Dinka are a herder Nilotic group which is a group of peoples from the Nile Basin speaking Nilo-Saharan languages. Which are part of the northwestern Congo, Western Ethiopia, Southern Uganda and Kenya, northern Tanzania, and southern Sudan. These groups move according to the seasons from place to place in the search of water and gazing land for good pasturage. The Dinka inhabit the vast savanna of southern Sudan in Africa. Although the Dinka are the largest ethnic group in Sudan, their historical background remains obscured. As far as we know, the Dinka settled in the area around 1800 and often have been often in conflict with their neighboring peoples, such as the Atuot. Their reputation as redoubtable warriors comes from their successfully defense against the Ottoman centuries ago. Being a Valiant warrior is an important value the Dinka transmits to the youth. This value is taught through the initiation of young boys. At the end of the initiation, the boys are presented with a spear, a club and a shield, the equipment of a warrior. The lifestyle of the Dinka is that of the nomad and herders. Today Dinka peop
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$4.19 Shipping Location: Portland, United States Make the most personalized art calendar ever for yourself. Make prints to hang on your wall. Or just simply enjoy the beauty of projecting the slides. ... moreget your own projector for twenty bucks, and transform empty wall space into a beautiful work of art.
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$12.99 Shipping Location: New York, United States THIS IS VERY OLD AN ANTIQUE JEWLARY BOX WITH LID AND HANDLE. THE BOX IS IN FINE ANTIQUE CONDITON. YOU GET WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PICTURES. MY BEST DESCRIPTON ... moreIS THE PICTURES. I HAVE A COLLECTION OF THESE WOODEN BOXES.
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$39.00 Shipping Location: Capelle aan den IJssel - Burgenbuurt, Netherlands Baule statue. excellent piece for a tribal ethnographic collector . THEREFORE THIS IS A VERY GOOD ITEM TO ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION . AUTHENTIC TRIBAL ITEM ... more.
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$39.00 Shipping Location: Capelle aan den IJssel - Burgenbuurt, Netherlands Baule statue. excellent piece for a tribal ethnographic collector . AUTHENTIC TRIBAL ITEM .
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$124.70 Shipping Location: Los Angeles, United States I LOST IT. IT MAY HAVE POSSIBLE REPAIRS, SCUFFING, OR MINOR CRACKING.
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$218.40 Shipping Location: Port Saint Lucie, United States All if any flaws or operational issues will be shown in photos. For Hawaii, Alaska and PR.
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Dan Ceremonial Spoon or Mende Hand Carved Wood African Art Collectible
Normal 0 false false false Dan Ceremonial Spoon or Mende Hand Carved Wood African Art Collectible· Measures: 23” Long x 4 ½” Wide x 2 ½” Deep· Very Nice Patina· Pretty sure this is Dan(but the possibility could be Mende) Normal wear for old piece like this· Normal age cracks with old wood· Not sure of the age but appears to be very old· Nicely Carved I will be offering many pieces from my personal collection. I hope to be able to acquire more of these treasures to offer my buyers. I have a passion for these items and each piece is a powerful treasure. If you are looking for a particular type of piece just ask. I might have one. I will list a wide range of prices, so everyone can add to their collection. Info about Dan people: The Gio or Dan people is an ethnic group in north-eastern Liberia and in Côte ... mored'Ivoire. The Dan are an ethnic group located in the West African countries of Liberia and Côte d'Ivoire. There are approximately 350.000 members of the group, united by the Dan language, a Mande language. Neighboring peoples include the Guere, Guro and Mano. According to tradition. The Dan and other Mande-speaking peoples migrated from North Africa to the present-day Mali and Guinea several hundred years ago and then into their current locations in Liberia and the Ivory Coast, invading the coastal region, replacing some of the Atlantic tribes and pushing back the Kru. Their waring skills were and strategies were more superior to those tribes they conquered from East Africa to today West Africa-specifically, Nimba County, Liberia. In the midst of migration, as some members of the Dan tribe also known as Beta Israel, many cultural practices changed over time. Some of their chief warriors were: Grougbay Zobaneeay who fought and pushed the tribes that once live in the present day Nimba County. To as far as Loguatuo in Côte d'Ivoire. Also, there were those like Kipko Toh'ah-Gbeu who drove the Kru men from what is now called Tapitah, Nimba County(pri
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SM The power of love Jennifer Rush 1985 Sheet Music C. de Rouge G Mende S Appleg
The power of love Jennifer Rush 1985 Written by Jennifer Rush/ C. de Rouge/ G Mende/ S Applegate PVG Sheet music In very good condition( Minor crease at bottom right. Visible in photo) If buying more than one item please request invoice for discount on postage Payment Payment to be received within 7 days of auction ending. UK buyers may pay by Paypal. Cheque or Postal order. Non UK buyers PAYPAL ONLY. Posted with the Posted with
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ARTS OF AFRICA AFRICAN Sculpture Mask Catalog Gallery K 1980 YORUBA IBO MENDE
Description: Title: Gallery K: The Arts of Africa Author: Barry Kitnick Publisher: Gallery K. Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, California Copyright Date and Edition: circa 1980. Likely first printing Exhibition: Gallery K. Los Angeles Pages: 8 pages Format. Size: Softcover. 8" by 8" Language: English Text: no text; only captions for 12 pieces Illustrations: black-and-white plates Exhibition catalogue of African sculpture and masks. 12 pieces: Dan Ivory Coast Poro mask Yoruba. Nigeria, royal housepost Ibo. Nigeria, horizontal anthropomorphic mask Bobo. Upper Volta, antelope mask Mende. Sierra Leone, healing figure Kom. Cameroon, face mask Dan. Liberia-Ivory Coast, judgment mask Grebo. Liberia, make dance mask Bambara Mali. N'Tomo mask Bembe. Zaire, fetish figure Ijo. Nigeria, ancestral post Ibo. Nigeria, ancestral pair REFERENCES ... moreTO CONDITION AND/OR ITEM DESCRIPTION INFORMATION PROVIDED BY EBAY IN THEIR ITEM SPECIFICS MAY HAVE DISCREPANCIES. ACTUAL CONDITION AND PUBLISHING DETAILS ARE GIVEN WITHIN MY LISTING. Condition: The condition definition listed in the"Item Specifics" box above is generated by Ebay. The following is my specific condition description. Very good condition. Coming from a smoke-free, pet-free environment. Binding tight, pages clean(pages have age toning) covers have general light wear(minor corner and edge wear, light surface wear) Shipping: Domestic winner pays 7 ounces Media Mail or Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope shipping- both which include DELIVERY CONFIRMATION. International winner pays First Class or Priority International Flat Rate Envelope Mail. Please note: First Class International Mail and Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope are not insurable and may not have tracking. Standard Priority Mail International come with tracking and insurance. Import duties. Taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional
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Mende(?) Standing Female Figure Sierra Leone African SALE Was $370
Title, Mende Standing Female Figure, Type of Object, Carving, Country of Origin, Sierra Leone, People, Mende, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 23 inches H. Overall Condition, Poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Large cracks in head. Back and one arm, Old bug damage in the base, holes in base and legs, Additional Information: If truly Mende this figure should be a rare sculpture coming from this people ... moreknown for their masks. Statues from the Mende and their relatives. The Temne and Vai, are scarce and difficult to tell apart. Mende traits on this figure include the circular design arond the navel. The carver of this piece shows a fair amount of daring in his approach, with the breasts far down near the abdomen. The Mende are a Mande-speaking group, an indication that they originated to the north in the Sudan. Village life is governed by the"Poro, a men society, and the"Sande, a women society which is unique to the Mende. While Poro is practiced by many cultures up and down the coast, from Guinea to Cote d'Ivoire, the Sande has no parallels elsewhere. Such figures were used for healing. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 42408* 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 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay
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Old Mende Sowei Sande Society Helmet Mask
old mask with cracks and looks like some repairs.Will ship anywhere.30-150.00
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Mende Sowei Helmet Mask With Serpent/Crocodile Motifs SALE Was $590
Title, Mende Sowei Helmet Mask with Serpent and Crocodile on Top, Type of Object, Helmet mask, Country of Origin, Sierra Leone. Liberia, People, Mende, Materials, wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 19 inches H. x 14 x 19.5 inches W. Overall Condition, Poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, large crack at the top in Crocodile tail. Two broken crocodile feet(one in front on left side, another in rear on right side, chips ... morein ears, nose, mouth and base, scrapes in small places, Additional Information: Though many works of art have come out of the Guinea Coast region of West Africa. Few have as much prominence as the masks worn by the women of the Sande society of Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone. Membership in Sande is exclusively reserved for women, for it is the Sande society that initiates young girls into adult status, assuring that the girls are instructed in their duties as wives and responsible adult members of their village. Sande continues to play a prominent role among the Bassa, Mende, Temne,Vai, Sherbro, Gola and other peoples of the region.The authority of Sande and its protection of the young girls as they go through their initiations and as they are instructed in the secrets of Sande is known through the masks worn by senior women members and leaders of the local chapter. The masks known as Sowei are embodiments of ideal beauty and the precepts held by the Sande Society. Though carved by a male sculptor, the Sowei mask is the only mask danced by women in West Africa. This is a âhelmet maskâ worn over the head with a dark costume attached to the small holes at the b
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Vintage Nordmende Spectra Phonic C Radio Old Danish Modern Nord Mende
This auction is for one vintage Nordmende Spectra Phonic C solid state radio. The radio works and sounds good. Cosmetically. The wood has scratches and wear. There are two spots on the front where the veneer has chipped off(see pictures) It has been in storage for a while and is dusty, so it needs to be cleaned. The dimensions of the radio are 22.25" wide, 5.75" deep, and 6.5" tall. Please email me with any questions.
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PIASA Art Africain Collection Durand-Barrere – dogon dan mende senoufo yoruba
Up for consideration is a Piasa Art Africain Collection Durand-Barrere auction catalog from December 5. 2008…73 lots on 98 pages…catalog in like-new condition…text in French and English, estimates in Euros…some featured lots include: Dogon scepter– Mali(40.000-60,000) Mende sowei mask– Sierra Leone– 15.000-20,000) Dan Mask– Ivory Coast(15.000-25,000) Senoufo female statue– Ivory Coast(300.000-500,000) Crested Yoruba Egungun mask figure– Nigeria. Benin(10,000-15,000) Punu-Tsangui Mask– Gabon(30.000-40,000) Pair of Senoufo deble statues– Ivory Coast(200.000-300,000) Catalog securely shipped in a rigid cardboard mailer.
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A LOT OF ETNOGRAPHIC OBJECTS SEPIK DOGON MENDE CONGO
A SEPIK RIVER BIRD MASK 64 CM 2 CATAPULTS COTE-IVOIR A SEPIK MAGICAL BAG A DOGON MINIATUTE LADDER AN OLD MENDE FIGURE 18 CM
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Mende Cloth Tie-dye Indigo Handwoven Sierra Leone African Old
Title, Mende Cloth Tie-dye Indigo Handwoven Sierra Leone African Old, Type of Object, Textile. Cloth, skirt, Country of Origin, Sierra Leone. See also Mali, Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria People, Mende or Yoruba. Dogon, Bamana, Baule, Hausa, Igbo Fulani, Materials, Cotton. Dyes, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 66 inches x 41.5 inches, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, worn. Stains, discoloration, Additional Information: This is an old and well-used traditional handwoven Indigo resist-dyed cotton cloth made of several strips. It is difficult to determine the ethnic group who made this particular cloth as we're missing first hand information on its place of collect. It is probably a work from an anonymous Mende weaver. Such textiles are commonly found throughout West Africa and most specifically among the Mende. Dogon, ... moreBamana, Senufo, Hausa, Fulani, Igbo, Yoruba, and so forth. The indigo resist-dyed cotton cloth is made of several strips sewn together. The background on this textile is in blue indigo. Each strip or section contains designs in white set against a deep indigo field. Motifs on this cloth recall traditional graphics well-known across West Africa. They are said to have magical significance and to play symbolic role. This is an old cloth that shows sign of long use as one may see the discoloration in some places. See Spring's"AFRICAN TEXTILES" for more information and several examples. 71852* 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 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company 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 $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try t
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Mende Sowei Sande Society Helmet Mask African
Type of Object, Helmet Mask, Country of Origin, Liberia. Sierra Leone, People, Mende, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 17 inches H. x 9.5 inches diam. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, chips in ear and other places. Cracks in head and hairstyle, dents, scratches, Mende Sowei Sande Society Helmet Mask African Additional information: This is a superb Mende mask of Sande Society featuring a ... morefemale head with on the hairstyle well carved figures of lizard and snake. This particular mask shows sign of used and has been made in light wood. Though many works of art have come out of the Guinea Coast region of West Africa few have as much prominence as the masks worn by the women of the Sande society of Liberia. Guinea and Sierra Leone. Membership in Sande is exclusively reserved for women for it is the Sande society that initiates young girls into adult status assuring that the girls are instructed in their duties to come as wives and responsible adult members of their village. Sande continues to play a prominent role in womenâs lives today among the Mende, Temne. Vai, Bassa, Sherbro, Gola and other peoples of the region. The authority of Sande derives its power and authority from Hale, the magic that women control. The authority of Sande and its protection of the young girls as they go through their initiations and as they are instructed in the secrets of Sande is known through the masks worn by senior women members and leaders of the local chapter. The masks known as Sowei are embodiments of ideal beauty and the precepts and ideals held by Sande. The care and at
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Amazing Mende Bundu Sowei Mask
Outstanding. Unique Mende Bundu Mask- Amazing presence! Personal Collection: Fantastic patina Dimensions: 17-18 inches Free shipping to lower 48 States(US) Please contact me for international shipping rates Please view my other listings
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Superb Mende Bundu Mask with Raffia
Superb Mende Bundu Mask: Raffia: Fabric covering grass Snake and Bird Mantle Dimensions: 15-16 inches(wood) 34-35 inches with raffia Includes: custom velvet bottomed brass/wood(black painted) display stand Personal Collection: Shipping costs are for lower 48 States(US) Please contact me for international shipping costs Please view my other listings
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Very Fine Mende Bundu Sowei Mask
Fine Mende Bundu Mask Amazing patina- Striking form Personal collection: Dimensions: 16-18 inches Free shipping to lower 48 states(USA) only. Please contact me for international shipping rates. Please view my other listings
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Mende Tribe Helmet
This is a handcrafted mask carved by the Mende tribe from Sierra Leone
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African Mask Mende / Masque Africain Mende
Wait I send you the invoice before paying A beautiful mask Mende Country of origin: Serra Leone Size: 21.65" X 11.02" Un Beau Masque Mende Pays d'origine: Serra Leone Dimension: 55cm X 28cm Shipping for France 25€ Shipping for Europe 30 € Shipping for America 50€ shipping to Asia 60€ Pour tout renseignement complémentaire. Ou nous demander d'autres photos, vous pouvez nous contacter N’hésitez pas! Enregistrez notre Boutique dans vos favoris pour garder un œil sur nos nouveautés
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German Bakelite Radio WW2 Volksempfanger VE301 Dyn by H.Mende & Co Dresden
This is an original German Bakelite Radio World War II Volksempfanger VE301 Dyn by H. Mende& Co Dresden in excellent condition! This is one of the radios that were heralded by the propaganda ministry as a necessary tool to enlighten the people! I had recently purchased it from Germany for use in a possible independent film or theater stage play as a key prop in the script’s performance. The cabinet is in excellent shape. Very clean, the glass station guide is intact, and tuning knobs all function. The man I purchased it from in Germany said it works, but I am unable to try it due to the European or German style plug and would need and adapter of some sort. This radio is being sold“as is” since it is untested for power up or reception on United States Plugs. It has a very nice Bakelite cabinet and is in excellent body shape and example ... morefor a classic 1930’s“Deco Style Radio” An associate found another similar style model in although in rougher shape that was just the shell and that is the one we are planning on using in order to add the new custom speaker and the modern transmitter plus a modern mp3 for performance needs. So rather than remove and the original component insides from this one. We are going with the other rougher alternative. I am glad in a way because this piece would be perfect in its complete state in a: collection. World War II Museum, Military Home Front Propaganda Display, or an Antique Radio Museum, or Similar Display. It would be especially ideal for someone that knows how to and works with classic old tube style radios from the 1930’s! The Winning Bidder pays $28.77 for special protective packing. Fragile shipping, and delivery confirmation through United States Postal Service. Please note this auction is only open to qualified bidders in the continental United States Only! Sorry No International Bidders! Thank you for your understanding! Also. I am not an Online Store or someone that makes their living off EBAY. I am a United States Army Veteran that uses this service as an excellent a
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MENDE BUNDU SOWEI MASK FROM SIERRA LEONE ART AFRICA TRIBES
MENDE BUNDU SOWEI MASK FROM SIERRA LEONE ART 12.3/4 TALL YOU ARE WELCOME TO COME AND PREVIEW.
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Mende Textile Indigo Resist-dyed Handwoven Old Sierra Leone African
Title, Mende Textile Indigo Resist-dyed Handwoven Old Sierra Leone African, Type of Object, Textile, Country of Origin, Sierra Leone. See also Mali, Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria People, Mende. Can also be found among Yoruba, Dogon, Bamana, Baule, Hausa, Igbo Fulani, Materials, Cotton. Indigo dyes, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 52.5 inches x 39 inches Overall Condition, Poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, worn. Patches, Additional ... moreInformation: This is an old and well-used traditional handwoven Indigo resist-dyed cotton cloth. It is difficult to determine the ethnic group who made this particular cloth as we're missing first hand information on its place of collect. This is probably a work from an anonymous Mende weaver. Such textiles are commonly found throughout West Africa and most specifically among the Mende. Dogon, Bamana, Senufo, Hausa, Fulani, Igbo, Yoruba, and so forth. The indigo resist-dyed cotton cloth is made of several strips sewn together. Motifs on this cloth recall traditional graphics well-known across West Africa. This is an old cloth that shows signs of long use. See Spring's"AFRICAN TEXTILES" for more information and examples. 72596* 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 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company 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
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African Mende Helmet Mask c1900-20's Vai Tribe Western Africa Sierra Leone NR
Early Mende African helmet mask from the Vai tribe of Western Africa. Sierra Leone. Circa 1900-20's. Wonderfully and finely carved. Original hand handled surface. Nice patina. There is an age crack on the back(see images) not visible from the front. Its the nature of shrinking wood. It goes up the back into the top of the head which is still solid wood almost guaranteeing the chances of it splitting any further. Measures 14" tall x 8"9" in diameter. Boarders on the fine art/ folk art of African carvings. An excellent example. I've found almost identical examples in Judith Miller's"Tribal Arts" book(ISBN 0-7566-1884-3) page 25. This is NOT any kind of reproduction or recent carving. From an estate in Northern(Fort Kent) Maine. Guaranteed OLD. HONEST& MARKET FRESH. NO RESERVE. Powered by
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Mende Helmet Mask, Sande Society, Liberia, African Tribal Creations, Bundu, art
An African Tribal Creations gallery Mende Sande Society Bundu Helmet Mask This auction is for a Mende Sande Society Mask. The Mende people are indigenous to Sierra Leone and Liberia. And number nearly 2 million strong. One of the most famous of all African masks, the Mende Sowo helmet masks of the Sande Society are known in African art circles across the world. They are unique due to the fact that in Africa, they are one of and perhaps THE only masks controlled and danced exclusively by women. The Sande society controls the social and political concerns of women in the region, which includes Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Liberia. They are known to practice genital mutilation of their initiates, and are fiercely protective of the secretive nature of the society. Normal.dotm 0 0 1 177 1009 Full Sail 8 2 1239 12.0 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false ... morefalse Traditionally worn on top of the head. Or on and around the head like a helmet, the masks are representations of the idealized female form, and traditionally display a number of symbolic features. The eyes are in a downcast gaze symbolizing modesty, and the facial features are small and centralized, including the eyes, mouth, and nose. Elaborate hairstyling is common, and is finely detailed in this mask. Scarification marks are common, and present on this piece. The dark patina is said to represent female mystery. This mask is a beautiful example, with a very rich, brown-black patina, and finely rendered carving details. The coiffure is exquisite, tall and elegant, crowning in a decorative loop. It demonstrates normal aging signs, and standard dings, rubs, and scratches from wear and handling, but no serious damage, breaks, or repairs. Please examine the photos for details, and never hesitate to ask any questions! The mask is quite dense, and certainly visually impressive. An absolutely beautiful, fine piece that is certain to compliment any collection! Normal.dotm 0 0 1 74 426 Full Sail 3 1 523 12.0 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false Dimensions are 17" x 9
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TRIBAL AFRICAN MENDE SANDE SOWEI MASK SIERRA LEONE EX TAMPA COLLECTION
Mende Sowei Initiation Mask- Sierra Leone Early-Mid 20th Century. Original Wood. Vegetal fibers, pigment, patina Height 49.5cm( 19.5in) without raffia collar Ex-Private Collection. Tampa, FL; collected in the 1960's Acquired at the deceased's estate auction in St. Petersburg. Detailed provenance documentation on file and can accompany the artifact for historical conservation purposes The Mende settled in Sierra Leone during the 16th century. Having migrated from the north. Today, the 2,000,000 Mende live mostly from rice and cocoa farming and are organized into different chiefdoms. Social order and structure are regulated through the Poro male and the Sande female societies. During ceremonies associated with the latter, women wear Bundu masks which embody idealized female beauty and represent an ancestor of the society(Baquart, 2000) ... moreThis twentieth century mask from the Sande Society in Sierra Leone was used for ceremonial purposes in the initiation of young girls entering adulthood. Mature woman of Mende wore the mask in portraying the image of beauty and womanhood. The mask is a materialization of the embodied ideals of the Mende culture. Note this majestic helmet mask comes from a Private Tampa collection. The daughter of the deceased reported her mother lived in Sierra Leone during the 1960's and 70's and acquired this mask in situ sometime in the early 1960's. The piece was one of the first additions to her ethnographic collection. Despite a couple of very small chips. The mask is in great condition. The raffia collar is original and shedding- fibers are very fragile. Appropriate of age, origin and medium, this mask was exhibited at our local university in 2012. Reference a comparable example in the Heritage Auction Catalog. African& Oceanic Art Signature Auction. Sale 645, Dallas, TX, June 7, 2007, Lot 48041(see last photo or view on the Heritage auction website) WE WILL SHIP WORLDWIDE* If you are outside the USA. Please contact us for a more accurate shipping quote BEFORE BIDDING. T
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Vintage Red, White, Blue Striped MENDE COUNTRY CLOTH - Sierra Leone, West Africa
Measuring about 80" x 60" This is a traditional hand woven Mende country cloth from Sierra Leone, West Africa, featuring unusually colorful stripes in white, red, blue and either black or navy blue. I'm not sure exactly how old it is, but it belonged to my father, who worked in Sierra Leone from the 1940's until about 1970. It looks pretty clean, but may have a few light spots or stains. International Buyers– Please Note: Import duties. Taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges. ... moreWe won't under-value merchandise or mark the item as a gift on customs forms. Doing that is against U.S. and international laws. If any of our pictures fail to show up. First try a right-click on the cross or fractured picture image, then a left-click on"Show Picture" you may have to try more than once) If that fails, please contact us and we can send pictures to you by e-mail or direct you to their websites. See our seller list for other interesting and unusual items. In fact bid on several and you might save on shipping and handling. If you buy multiple items, and if it's feasible and cost-effective for us to ship the items together, we will gladly consider requests to combine shipping at a reduced cost. Just e-mail us(I'm not allowed to give you an e-mail address here, but our aol.com e-mail user name is also Redhouse31) and we can provide combined shipping cost estimates on a case-by-case basis. Depending on weight and other considerations, we typically offer full shipping rate for the first item, then 50 cents or $1.00 per item. If you are paying for multiple purchases through Paypal, you are responsible for your own re-calculation of any shipping
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AN UNIQUE OLD MENDE HELMETMASK SIERRA-LEONE
ERODED LIGHT WOOD GOOD OLD USING PATINA 39 CM HIGH FIRST HALF 20 TH CENTURY
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Vintage African Mende Bundu Mask, Museum Quality
Authentic Bundu Helmet Mask Museum Quality. Tribal Arts, NYC Size: 9 x 19 inches without stand Excellent Condition
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African Hand Carved Wood Statue Mende Cup From Sierra Leone Dark Wood 20" Tall
I am placing up for sale a African Hand Carved Wood Statue Mende Cup From Sierra Leone It is approx 20" Tall x 5 1/2" Wide Thanks for taking a look at our item and be sure to check out our other great items. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions. Terms of Sale& Returns: This item is guaranteed 100% authentic and is shipped"as is" in accordance with and adherence to its appearance and verbal explanation in the eBay listing description. This item is packaged and shipped FOB Millville N.J. USPS with a USPS delivery and tracking confirmation w/in the US or with a customs tracking number for priority mail international shipments. Returns accepted if initiated within 3 days of receipt with the following conditions: 1) e-mail first to initiate and arrange; 2) item must not be worn. Used, unsealed(if applicable) ... moreor damaged; 3) all tags, boxes, inserts and other accompanying materials must be attached and in place; 4) must return by same method sent and 5) must be received by SYCD within 10 days of initiation( In other words. The item must return to us just like it left us, and please give us a heads up, so the return goes smoothly) Return will be refunded purchase price(excluding S& H) minus listing fee and a 10% restocking fee. International Buyers- Please Note: Import duties. Taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are your responsibility. If you are concerned, please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are routinely collected by the delivering freight(shipping) company or when you pick the item up. They are NOT additional shipping charges. In addition, we reiterate that all international shipments sent by first class mail(versus insurable priority mail) are specifically sent FOB Millville N.J. USPS and once we post these shipments and they are shown deposited by the customs tracking receipt. Risk of loss shifts to the buyer. Prompt
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REPRICED: VTG AFRICAN HELMET MASK CHOKWE , NDEBELE , MENDE ? COWRIE SHELL & BEAD
Offered for your consideration… African Helmet Mask Decorated with raffia hair. Cowrie shells, beads Ì Description: This auction is for an African helmet mask. It has a full head of“hair” made of raffia type material; across the forehead is a band of cowrie shells decorated with alternating light blue and cobalt blue beads that are. I think, made of glass. The face is beautiful, with elaborately incised cheeks, and the mask displays a clenched fist beneath the chin. The mask is approximately 15" high, and approximately 11" wide at the top. As to where this mask comes from. After hours of online research I still don’t know. It has elements of masks made by the Ndebele tribe of Bulawayo. Zimbabwe; and also of the Mende masks, the Bundu or Sowei masks of the Sande Society of Sierra Leone and Liberia; and of the Chokwe tradition ... morefrom Angola. Democratic Republic of Congo, and Zambia. Condition: This mask is in very good vintage condition. The condition issues are twofold: there is a crack in the wooden face that has been repaired(pictured) and(probably due to careless storage previously) the straw“hair” is flatter on one side than the other. Thank you for considering adding this piece to your collection! Terms The most important thing to me in doing this work is your satisfaction with the goods and services you’ve received from me. For this reason. I request that you read the terms set out below… if we understand and respect each other, we are certain to have a happy and memorable experience together! By placing a bid. Bidder acknowledges agreement to all terms described below. Description and condition 1. I do not claim to be an expert in any area. I always exercise due diligence in researching every item. And never claim an item to be of a particular brand or origin unless I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that it is so. If I suggest that an item looks like, or may be, of a particular origin or brand, I make it abundantly clear that I am not asserting that it is definitely of that origin or brand, but
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Mende Standing Female Figure Richard and Libby Wheeler Collection
Title, Mende Pair of Sowei Sande Masks with Figures on Top, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, Liberia. Sierra Leone, People, Mende, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, mid/Second Half 20th century, Dimensions, 24.5 inches H. x 6 inches W. x 5.25 inches d. Overall Condition, Good.  Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, old insect damage arrested. Large chip and hole in belly, one leg cracked and repaired with glue, chips in places ... moreProvenance:  Richard& Libby Wheeler Collection. Richard and Elizabeth Wheeler are noted Chicago collectors of both Native American and African art. We have recently purchased their superb African collection.  Additional Information:  This wonderful  female figure sitting on a stool comes from the Mende people.  The  figure presents  features that place it among a the Mende  from Sierra Leone or Liberia. The Mende are known for their  women' initiation and social regulatory society known as Sande among the Mende people. This society  serves as a strong social force initiating young girls and exercising social control. Figures such as this among the Mende were used by the Sande Society to cure illnesses.  In an interesting role figures among the Mende served primarily aesthetic ends in that they would add prestige to an owner in decorating houses of prosperous men. The rings around her neck referred to the health and well being of a beautiful woman between the Mende and Temne.  This skillful blend of native art  attests to the skill of the African artist.  The surface has  bl
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African Mende / Mendi Bundu Helmet Mask Tribal Art Sierra Leone
African Mende/ Mendi Bundu Helmet Mask Tribal Art Sierra Leone African Mende Bundu or Sowei Helmet mask Sande Society Sierra Leone and Liberia This particular mask was bought back from the north of Sierra leone. It is a mid 20th century piece and very beautiful, it measures 18" tall x 12" diameter(just the mask without the length of the raffia) and is 4.3kg in weight. Any questions please just ask. In sub-Saharan Africa only men are normally permitted on ritual occasions to wear wooden masks. This black helmet mask is worn exclusively by women. The practice of women wearing masks seems to have been brought to several populations of Sierra Leone and Liberia. Such as the Temne, Gola and Vai, by the Mende and Mande-speaking people from the northern savanna. Because of the similarity of mask styles and the itinerant pathways of noted ... morecarvers. It is difficult to assign some masks to a particular ethnic group. The mask presents an ideal of feminine beauty admired by the Mende: elaborate hairstyle. Full forehead and small facial features. The gleaming surface signifies healthy. Glowing skin. The swelling fleshy rolls alternating with deep incised lines at the neck or back of the head are considered marks of beauty and a promise of fecundity. The neck is broad to fit over the head of the woman who will wear it. Sande officials commission male carvers to produce the mask in secret. The surface is smoothed with the rough leaves of the ficus tree. Then dyed black with a concoction made of leaves. Before use. It is anointed with palm oil to make it shine. Modern carvers use black shoe polish. Shipping is available worldwide please contact for an exact quote. The price shown for shipping is within the UK. We like payment with PayPal within 3 working days. However if you are bidding on other items finishing after a purchased item please contact us to let us know. Thank you. We ship items worldwide and within 2 working days. If you could contact us on any item to be shipped outside the UK so we can give you an exact c
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*No Reserve* African Tribal - MENDE BUNDU MASK - Female initiation, Sierra Leone
No Reserve Auction* African Tribal Collection MENDE BUNDU MASK- Female initiation. Sierra Leone Search WELCOME TO THE AFRICAN TRIBAL COLLECTION Authentic African antiquities& artefacts for discerning collectors MENDE BUNDU HELMET MASK Female Initiation SIERRA LEONE Item Number: MA003 Provenance: Field collected in 80's Originates from: Sierra Leone Tribe: Mende Mendi Approximate age: Mid 20th Century Measurements(cm) Height 57 Width 25(not inc raffia) Condition: Fair. Small piece missing from rim of mask Materials: Wood. Raffia, faded Kaolin paint_ These masks were only worn by Women of the Mende society. A traditional design used by the young initiate girls during their graduation ceremonies towards womanhood. This mask. Along with a few others, was collected from a remote village along the coast in Sierra Leone. Full provenance ... morewill be supplied with this mask. Mende(Mendi) Sierra Leone Sowei( Bundu) helmet mask. The 2.000,000 Mende comprise numerous kinds of social structure, such as firmly marked kin groups, political hierarchies and societies for diverse purposes: training boys and girls in appropriate behavior, protection against enemies or curing illnesses. The Mende are farmers who grow rice, yams, peanuts, and cocoa and who collect palm oil. Most bodily ills are believed to result from transgressions against the rules of conduct laid down by one sodality to another. The Mende are best known for their helmet-shaped masks. Named sowei or bundu used by the sande society. In particular, during the initiating of girls. The initiates learn wisdom, beauty, grace, and self-control, all of which they will need within the multigenerational, polygamous households of their future husbands. All Mende girls join the sande society at puberty. Representing female water spirits. The masks have an idealized female face whose aesthetic reflects religious and philosophical ideals. The design of the facial features conforms to strict conventions and has sy
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African Tribal Mende Bundu Mask Sierra Leone Carved Wooden Mask
African Tribal Mende Bundu Mask Sierra Leone Carved Wooden Mask 21 inches tall by 11 inches wide by 10 inches front to back. This mask has not been authenticated(see question and answer below) I marked it used because it is old. There are a few gouges on it's right side and a crack in the topknot on it's right side which can be seen in the pictures.
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Fine African Art Collection - Mende Bundu RARE MASK WOOD CARVINGS ART SCULPTURE
GREAT COLLECTION WE AQUIRED A FEW YEARS AGO FROM AN ESTATE SALE FROM WHAT WE WERE TOLD THIS IS THE RAREST OF THE PIECES. WE HAVE BEEN HOLDING ON TO AND DECORATING WITH SOME LARGER MORE RARE PIECES FOR YEARS NOW. THIS IS A GREAT PIECE FOR A STAND IN THE CORNER OR A COFFEE TABLE ATTRACTION. MEASURES ABOUT 14"x10" AND VERY NICE CARVINGS OF ANIMAL ON TOP AS WELL AS OUTSIDE. WE HAVE 3 OR 4 SMALL ANIMAL CARVINGS AS WELL AS THE OTHER PIECES YOU SEE IN PICTURE 12. WE WILL SEPERATE FOR NOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE WHOLE LOT LET ME KNOW AS SOON AS YOU SEE SO WE CAN REMOVE OTHER LISTINGS. WE WILL SELL WHOLE COLLECTION FOR 5K SHIPPED AND INSURED WITH OTHER SMALL CARVINGS(3 PIECES) INCLUDED THIS WEEK(8 PIECES TOTAL) YOU HAVE A QUESTION PLEASE ASK WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO HELP YOU! THIS COMES WITH FREE SHIPPING AND INSURANCE IN THE US!
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1906 Print Liberia Africa Indigenous Mende Loom Handicraft Firmin Photography
Home ~ Affiliations ~ Discounts ~ FAQs ~ Grading and Certification ~ Premium Shipping ~ About Us VINTAGE ART& ADVERTISING CURATED COLLECTIONS 1906 Print Liberia Africa Indigenous Mende Loom Handicraft Firmin Photography Details Year: 1906 Type: Original Halftone Print Grade: Near Mint/ Very Fine+ Authentication: Dual Certificates Image: Black/ White Approximate Size(inches) 4.5 x 3.5 Approximate Size(cm) 11 x 9 Description and Condition This is an original 1906 black and white halftone print of a mende loom being operated by a native of Liberia. Africa. Photography courtesy of Cecil H. Firmin. Period Paper is thrilled to offer items from a collection depicting the exciting adventures of British explorer and botanist. Sir Henry ÒHarryÓ Hamilton through West Africa, particularly Liberia. The collection includes a variety of beautiful ... moreAfrican botanical artwork by illustrators and painters Maltida Smith and Harry Johnston. There are additional prints, which explore the cultural scenes in Africa, the natural history of the land, tribal culture and native wildlife. There are also images of indigenous portraits, antique maps, insignias, and more. Discover the primitive and untamed regions of Africa during the early 1900s through this captivating artistic travelogue. CONDITION This 105+ year old Item is rated Near Mint/ Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso. To find other items from this specific collection in our eBay store. Please. Photography by Cecil H. Firmin. Keywords specific to this image: Natives. Tribe, Tribal, Cultural, Ethnic, Ethnography, Social Science, Anthropology XGQB5C06 160656_XGQB5_148 Product Pricing& What We Deliver At times we receive inquiries about our pricing. Especially for vintage advertising or historical halftone prints, and are asked why our prices are consistently higher than some other sellers of similar items. For the first five years of our business, we asked our pr
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G&N MAKEDONIEN MENDE TEROBOL ESEL FEDER INCUSUM FELD DONKEY MULE PELLET #DQ679
G&N MAKEDONIEN MENDE TEROBOL ESEL FEDER INCUSUM FELD DONKEY MULE PELLET#DQ679 Makedonien. Mende. Ca. 480- 450 v.Chr. Tetrobol. Av. Esel stehend nach rechts; Beizeichen: Feder( Rv. Incsum mit vier Feldern. Sehr schön. 12 mm; 2.4 g. KEIN VERSAND IN DIE SCHWEIZ. Kostenlose Abholung und Barzahlung im Ladengeschäft möglich. Free pickup in shop is possible. gsrx_vers_476(GS 6.4.4(476)
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Mende Hand Carved Wood Trinket Box With Lid Art Collectible
6" by 6" and 3" tall. wood trinket box with lid that says MENDE
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Old Mende Sowei Sande Society Wood Bust Mask Liberia African African Tribal
I have purchased a Collection of African Art and Antiques from an African Art Gallery that closed shop. Most of these Old African items have been hidden away for decades and are now waiting for you! They capture the life and the dreams of extraordinary cultures. What we have here is a Old Mende Sowei Sande Society Wood Bust from Liberia Africa. made of carved wood with black pigmented surface. This is a beautiful piece. just look at the fine carved details of the hair and the expressive face. Elegant and bold. Over all good well aged condition. With all African art expect chips dings scratches and cracks that are common to tribal art and add to the aged beauty and charm of the piece. see photos for condition. I do not know the exact date of creation but it shows age and patina. I am starting this auction at $9.95 with NO RESERVE to make it ... moreexciting for everyone. I am happy to offer you the opportunity to touch and hold history. look at the photos and you decide to your best judgment what this is worth. the starting price is cheap so you may get it for a bargain! This well made carving has a nice presence at 10 1/2 inches tall by 8 inches wide. Enjoy for a lifetime or resell for a profit! This is a beautiful sculptural mask don't let it get away. bid early and set your snipes high because someone else wants this! Check out my other auction listings starting at $9.95 with NO RESERVE! Please read entire listing for all conditions of sale. See photos as to the item's condition. you are buying what is in the photos independent of my in good faith description. BID EARLY and SNIPE HIGH to make this yours! This is a large item. $20 shipping within Canada. $30 shipping to the USA, World wide shipping available. $45 Airmail to most European countries including England. France, Belgium and Germany. CONTACT ME BEFORE BIDDING for shipping quote to other locations. And YES I COMBINE SHIPPING TO SAVE YOU MONEY. I always label my shipping packages discreetly with simple customs friendly descriptions such
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AFRICAN BLACK/BROWN MENDE HELMET MASK
BEAUTIFUL AFRICAN BLACK MENDE HELMET MASK 17"H 11"D 7"W IT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED BUT I WILL LEAVE THAT TO THE NEW OWNER PLEASE LOOK AT PHOTOS. PHO TOS ARE OF THE ITEM YOU WILL RECEIVE. SELLING AS IS. PAY PAL ONLY,PAYMENT DUE WITH IN 3 DAY'S, THANK YOU. I LIST ALL MY ITEM'S BELOW MY COST AND NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. MY SHIPPING CHARGE INCLUDES PACKING MATERIAL HANDLING& SHIPPING. EVERY CUSTOMER IS VERY IMPOR TANT TO ME. PLEASE LEAVE ME 5 STAR POSITIVE FEEDBACK, I WILL NOT LEAVE FEEDBACK UNTIL I RECEIVE FEEDBACK. IF THERE IS A PROBLEM PLEASE CONTACT ME I CAN AND WILL WORK IT OUT THIS IS WHY I HAVE 100% FEEDBACK. RETURN'S OR REFUND'S FOR PURCHASES PRICE ONLY! SHIPPING AMOUNT CAN NOT BE REFUNDED. IF YOU CHOOSE TO RETURN A ITEM IT MUST BE DONE WITH IN 3 DAY'S AND BUYER PAYS RETURN SHIPPING. THANK YOU!
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altes Radio: Mende 258W um 1934 - Holzgehäuse (5)
Schön. Dass Sie hier reinschauen und sich für unseren Artikel interessieren. Gerne können Sie auch bei uns anrufen: 06202-4090475 zum ebay-Shop*Unter dieser Erklärung finden Sie große Bilder und die Beschreibung* Vorab möchten wir Ihnen kurz einige Infos geben: Wir kümmern uns sehr gerne um unsere ernsthaften Käufer. Deshalb sehen Sie es uns nach, wenn wir zu niedere Preisvorschläge ignorieren. Denn es gibt wirklich ebay-Mitglieder die machen sich ihren Spaß mit Vorschlägen von unsinnig. Indiskutabel niederen Preisen. jeder Verkäufer muß bei Ebay"NACHVERFOLGBAR" versenden. Das bedeutet,dass man nur noch per Paket bzw. Einschreiben mit Rückschein versenden kann, denn nur dann ist eine Sendung nachverfolgbar, dies verursacht auch höhere Portokosten. Hier noch ... moreeinige Infos zu unserer Ware* Beim Kauf mehrerer Artikel aus meinen Auktionen fallen die Versandkosten selbstverständlich nur einmalig an- warten deshalb bitte mit der Zahlung bis wir Ihnen den Gesamtbetrag zugeschickt haben! wir versenden immer. Auch die kleinsten Dinge, per DHL- Paket- Das kommt auch an und ist nachverfolgbar- es sei denn wir weisen in der Artikelbeschreibung auf eine andere Versandart hin. Bitte beachten Sie. Daß die Bilder mit oft starker Vergrößerung aufgenommen sind! Gebrauchsspuren sind dadurch erheblich stärker zu sehen als mit dem blosem Auge. Auch die Einschätzung der Größe des Artikels kann täuschen. Achten Sie bitte auf die Maßangaben! Eventuell auf den Fotos abgebildete Dekorationen oder Gegenstände. Die der besseren Warenpräsentation oder Größeneinschätzung dienen, im Beschreibungstext aber nicht erwähnt sind, sind auch nicht Bestandteil des Angebotes! Bitte beachten Sie. Dass wir ausschließlich gebrauchte Artikel mit alterstypischen Gebrauchsspuren anbieten. Auf Mängel weisen wir in der Artikelbeschreibung hin und die Artikelbilder zeigen Ihnen gut und gena
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Cabinet Restoration Service MENDE 325W | Tube Radio
Purchase at first the Radio. Visit this Page again and Click simply here on this page the ebay"BUY NOW" Button Now You did purchase 2 items. 1. The Radio itself 2. The Cabinet Restoration Service Sent us the payment via PayPal. We confirm it and gonna start to work on the radio cabinet. See. It is easy as pie to get a really mint cond. Tube Radio Exclusive Cabinet Restoration service only Mende 325W Buy Now. This Services for a"back to factory condition" Cabinet Restoration for the MENDE 325W included grill cloths cleaning. Knobs and frame polish Only to combine with our ebay store offer for the statet tube vintage radio. Whats included this Service Offer. Full back to factory condition cabinet restoration Original restoration procedure are they did it in the 50s Original Nitro or DD varnish gets used for its restoration( ... moreNitro varnish has a longer restoration time( needs to dry out very well by air) Full Pro Finish included Pro Piano Polish to Mirror like effect Original procedure of coloring the cabinet You can choose during its restoration if darker patina touch or lighter Full Video and Photos get provided. That you see after the final restoration process,what we have done with your radio cabinet We stay in touch during its restoration Appx. Restoration Time: ca. 1.5-2 weeks Why You need that? The most cabinets.Cases of the nice vintage radios are damaged or the varnish is mostly cracked during the age of time. The radio manufacturers did use often in the 50s Nitro Varnish. Its behavior is to get lost in solid body content, this creates the famous cracks. This is generally not repairable or to fix with a bit oil etc. The tricky thing is that these radio cabinets was colored in a method of mixed varnish. which was given into the standard clear coat varnish. Fazit is. If you want a perfect looking cabinet it needs only a full Professional restoration. Why we are the best? Because we do restore these cabinet in the original procedure like they did it in the past. Thats Time intensive. The col
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MENDE Bundu - amulet /African
SANDE SOCIETY MASK Country: Sierra Leone. Tribe: Mende. Medium: wood. Dye. Size: 15"h X 8"w X 9"d. Black mask with 3 stylized"fat" rolls encircling the neck area(the rolls are thick in the back and narrow in the front under the chin) large face w/slit eyes; one earring; ngaya maki scars on cheeks. Beautiful coiffure with older 5-ridged/labia style with center ridge trimmed with Arabic motifs& topped with sebe amulet. Sides have delicately carved patterns& rows of cowrie shells. Holes for attachments. Old: pre-WWII. Est. value=$6000. This sowei mask was owned by a young girl from a wealthy family. As indicated by the amulet& the cowrie shells. Payment-PAYPAL. $30 for s/h/i in US. International calculated.
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MENDE ( Sterling) 325W | Antique Radio Germany | Restored | Brandspread
You will get with this Services a really perfect"back to factory condition" restored | refurbished tube radio cabinet. Here is all included. Cabinet Veneer restoration, correct coloreing of the Cabinet, the original Vintage varnish, the final professional mirror polish etc. Final Result will be a mint cond.Tube Radio Cabinet for this Radio offer. Take a look at the Work Examples Link Purchase at first the Radio. Visit this Page again and Click simply on the yellow"ORDER HERE" Button Purchase after new page opens the Restoration Service for Your Radio. Pay us via Paypal for the Radio and the Restoration Service and we will start the Cabinet Restoration of your Tube Radio. You see.it is easy as pie! And if your not sure about something. Sent us just a message and we get in touch. Mende( Sterling) Model 325 W Germany: Year ... more1950 Back in the Year 1950 in Germany. The Mende 325W( later on the company had the Name NORDMENDE) was really the first one in the 50s which had a FM Band(Demodulator) This option just came 1950 on the market. Big Deal in the past. Today it is a rare collectors radio with a nice.Typical early 50s warm sound. The Radio is offered with a full electronics. chassis restoration. Also a full back to factoy cabinet restoration services is available Just Read at t he left side more DETAILS 5 Tubes: ECH42 EAF42 EAF42 EL41 EM34 FM up to 101 MHZ 1 large front speaker system(8.3 inch) Bandspread Dimensions 570 x 365 x 260 mm/ 22.4 x 14.4 x 10.2 inch Bands: FM. LW, SW, MW Made in Germany Year:1950 About this Offer: The Offer is for a fully electronics restored Radio! All gets replaced what is needed to replace. Like capacitors, rectifier etc etc. So that you will recieve a top working radio. In all bands and of course a safe one which you can run also in the following years without problems on the voltage net. New Magic Eye tube included! We need appx 4-6 days for the electronics restoration. You will receive before shipping a full video of your radio,where we show the radio in worki
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Nord-mende Transistorradio Typ : Transita-Export
D as Transistorradio Typ: Transita-Export stammt vom Hersteller Nord-Mende aus dem Baujahr 1962/63. Das Gerät verfügt über die Wellenbereiche: MW. LW, KW und UKW, das Gerät spielt auf KW, LW und UKW auf MW kein Empfang. Das Gehäuse hat deutliche Gebrauchsspuren. Die Plastikblende oben hat einen Riss. Die Batteriehalterung wurde repariert und die Teleskopantenne ist ausgeleiert. Spannungsversorgung 2 x 4,5 Volt Flachbatterie( Batterien werden nicht mitgeliefert) Gehäuse Abmessungen: ca. 240 x 170 x 80 mm. Wegen den angegebenen Mängeln wird das Gerät als defekt für Sammler und Bastler angeboten. Dies ist eine Privatauktion. Keine Gewährleistung, keine Garantie, keine Rücknahme, kein Umtausch. Wer damit nicht einverstanden ist bitte nicht bieten. Auslandsversand mit Deutsche Post. DHL in ... moredie EU = 17,00 Euro
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SUPERB LARGE AFRICAN MENDE JANUS HELMET MASK SIERRA LEONE 18" H
SUPERB AFRICAN MASK FROM SIERRA LEONE BY THE MENDE TRIBE IT IS APPROX: 18" H 12" D.WIDTH OF THE MASK IS APPROX 10" IT HAS COUPLE CRACKS ON THE FACE.THE BOTTOM OPENING OF THE HELMET IS CHIPPED A LITTLE AT COUPLE PLACES.COUPLE SMALL CRACKS. ON TOP OF THE MASK IT WAS RESTORED.BUT STILL AMAZING PIECE FOR ANY COLLECTION THANKS
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LARGE, OLD, ORNATE, AUTHENTIC, MENDE AFRICAN HAND-CARVED WOOD CEREMONIAL MASK
RARE. LARGE. OLD, ORNATE, AUTHENTIC, MENDE AFRICAN TRIBAL, HAND-CARVED WOODEN, CEREMONIAL HELMET MASK with a Snail Effigy on top ~ Measuring 18-1/2 inches high x 9-1/4 inches wide x 9-5/8 inches deep- ITEM# eth-308- This Very Decorative, Genuine, Old Mende African Ceremonial Helmet Mask showing om;y slight wear commensurate with age and use. remaining in Very-Nice Condition Overall. ~ This Beautiful Piece of Art ~ Artifact Will make an Excellent Investment for Your Collection, Decor or a Fantastic Gift! NO RESERVE! Buyer Pays Only Actual Shipping Cost ~ No Handling Fees!
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AUTHENTIC VINTAGE OLD HAND CARVED WOOD MENDE / BUNDU SIERRA, LEONE MASK AFRICA
FOR SALE IS AN AUTHENTIC VINTAGE OLD WOOD AFRICAN MENDE/ BUNDU HELMET MASK. THIS MASK WAS COLLECTED/ AQUIRED IN THE 1980'S IN SIERRA LEONE BUT IS MUCH OLDER. THE MASK MEASURES 14 INCHES IN HEIGHT BY 10 1/4 INCHES WIDE BY 10 3/4 INCHES IN DEPTH. THE MASK HAS A NICE PATINA AND IS PRICED TO SELL. THIS MASK WOULD BE A GREAT PIECE TO ADD TO YOUR AFRICAN ART COLLECTION OR AS A DECORATER PIECE WHICH HAS BECOME QUITE POPULAR. GOOD LUCK TO ALL BIDDERS.
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Mende Female Statue Healing / Initiation, Sierra Leone
Greetings. This is an antique. Hand carved, Mende, wooden, tribal, female figure, decorated with beads and cloth. This Mende specimen has an amazing patina and is a rare hard to find piece which was collected in Sierra Leone. These Mende made statues where used for healing rituals or for forgiveness for broken taboos. This specimen is in great but slightly worn condition and would make a fine addition to any African culture collector's treasure trove. This beautiful piece measures 15 1/2 inches long and 6 inches wide. Please feel free to email me for additonal pictures before buying. I am always happy to combine shipping on multiple items so be sure to check out my eBay store where I have thousands of items to browse. For buyers of multiple items please email me when your done'shopping' for your custom made invoice with combined ... moreshipping& insurance fees. Feel free to combine buys for up to two weeks but email me to let me know your intentions. I accept PayPal. Be sure to add me to your!
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Superb african Head mask Mende Sierra Leone Liberia 19" H
Superb Mende Sierra Leone large mask The mask are representation of the idealized female form. And traditionally display a number of symbolic features. The eyes are in a downcast gaze symbolizing modesty, and the facial features are small and centralized, including the mouth and nose. Elaborate hairstyling is common and is finely detailed ending with two circles in this mask. The dark patina is said to represent female mystery. This mask is beautiful. condition: missing small piece of wood on one side the circles has a restoration visible cracks glued Dimension: 19 inches high x 10 inches wide. Mende(Mendi) Sierra Leone Sowei(Bundu) helmet mask. The 2.000,000 Mende comprise numerous kinds of social structure, such as firmly marked kin groups, political hierarchies and societies for diverse purposes: training boys and girls in appropriate ... morebehavior, protection against enemies or curing illnesses. The Mende are farmers who grow rice, yams, peanuts, and cocoa and who collect palm oil. The Mende are best known for black, helmet-shaped masks, named sowei or bundu used by the sande society, in particular, during the initiating girls. The initiates learn wisdom, beauty, grace, and self-control, all of which they will need within the multigenerational, polygamous households of their future husbands. All Mende girls join the sande society at puberty. Representing female water spirits, the masks have an idealized female face whose aesthetic reflects religious and philosophical ideals. The design of the facial features conforms to strict conventions and has symbolic content. The neck rings which are a significant characteristic of all sovei masks must not be regarded as representing obesity but as placing a plastic emphasis on the fine lines of the neck which is highly esteemed and regarded as being beautiful. The masks are carved by men, but danced by women. This is unusual in Africa, since men usually wear masks that conceal the face. These masks were worn over the head.
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Mende Sande Sowei Bundu Guardian Sculpture African
Mende Sande Sowei Bundu Guardian Sculpture African Here is an old and very unusual black-painted wood guardian sculpture/prestige carving representing a diamond-faced Sowei or Bundu mask with an elaborate hairstyle and multiple neck-fat layers- corpulence being a desirable attribute- surmounted by a female head with a tall bipartite coiffure. Neck-fat layers and an attenuated columnar neck. Mende female societies employed sculpted figures as guardians. Curative agents and also for prestige; this impressive“Twin-Heads” carving most likely served as an arcane guardian spirit symbol of the exclusively female Bundu Secret Society. Source: Mende Country: Sierra Leone. Liberia, Guinea Material: Carved hardwood. Pigment, skin oil residue Estimated age: First Half. 20th Century Dimensions: 18.5" high x 4.5" wide x 5.5" deep Weight: ... more4 lbs. Condition: Part of seller’s personal collection since 1958 acquisition; richly patinated with evidence of age-appropriate wear. Handling and ceremonial use. Successful bidder adds $35 for secure. Impact-resistant packing, prompt airmail shipping, full insurance coverage and delivery confirmation tracking service within contiguous U.S. NY residents add 8.63% sales tax. International buyer will please add $75 and pay with PayPal. PayPal Payment is expected within two days of auction’s end. If there are any questions. Please e-mail before bidding; final sale. Please review seller’s 100% positive“feedback” record and bid with confidence. Bidders with ten or less"feedback" or private) comments are welcome to bid. But must first contact seller to verify transaction or bid may be cancelled. Check out my and be sure to add me to your! All rights reserved for all countries. No part of the contents of this page may be reproduced without prior written permission of the author. Wood base is a display prop only; not included. Copyright © Rod Rogers. 2013.
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Fine very old rare Mende Figure
Fine very old rare Mende Figure hige 22 inch/ Höhe 55 cm fine Patina. Old used condtion. The shippincost inkl. insurance USA is Usd 48. Look at Please press right here They are many afrikan pices at ebay Auktion Von uns Differenzversteuert nach §24a UStG. Für Sie fallen keinen weitern Kostan an.
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1826 Perrot FRANCE Road Map SAINT-FLOUR Espalion RODEZ Brioude MENDE
These rare French road maps are from a book titled. Atlas des Routes de la France ou Guide des Voyageurs dans Toutes Les Parties du Royaume.by A. M. Perrot. Published in Paris 1826.A copy of the title page can be Seen Here. this is for date reference only and not included in this listing. These maps are printed back to back. I have shown both sides of the page in the 2 scans below. If displaying you will need to decide which side to display. The colouring I believe is original and would have been done at or around the time of publication. Source: As above Date Printed: 1826 Approx Size: Page 6.5 x 3.7 inches Printed area 4.5 x 2.75. Condition: Good condition for antique road maps. As with all old maps/engravings of this age there may be minor spots. Soiling, marginal tears, etc. I have shown very good scans below so that any marks/damage ... morecan clearly be seen. Please study the scans in the listing below for condition and all details before bidding. The first 2 scans below are close to actual size on my screen. The last 2 images below are of enlarged detail. Payment: Paypal only. Thank you. More detail can be seen in the enlarged scans below. All Images& Text in this listing- Copyright © 2013 The Old Map Shop. International Buyers– Please Note: Import duties. Taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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Antique Mende figure ................... Dogon Senufo Bambara Baule Dan Yoruba
Antique Mende figure early 20th century I am assisting a noted Australian tribal art dealer and long time gallery owner with the dispersal of his small collection of African tribal art Provenance supplied to the winning bidder A fine and rare authentic Mende female figure 34cm with fine blackened patina- with embedded glass eyes This figure's lower legs are truncated- probably due to age and wear. The original collector had drilled a hole in the base of each leg for a stand Apart from this the figure is in good condition for it age- see photographs As most informed collectors are aware authentic African tribal art is rare to find on Ebay- nearly all objects offered are produced for the western market and hold little aesthetic and no investment value- this is a rare opportunity to purchase a genuine used example. Offered at a reasonable ... morereserve This will be sent Registered post airmail- signature required on delivery Email me for additional information of to view associated websites
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African tribal Mende helmet mask ------- Tribal Eye Gallery -------
After many years of collecting and selling tribal art. I have amassed a large body of work and have now opened on Ebay, The Tribal Eye' gallery. With an artistic background. I feel I have a good eye for quality. The majority of this tribal art has been gathered from extensive searches throughout Europe and from the many contacts I have built up over the years. If you would like to enquire about areas of interest that you cannot see in the gallery. Please contact me. Postage costs obviously vary. Depending on where the item is due to be sent, so, please understand, until I know the exact location, I am only able to give a' guesstimate' in my listing. Mende helmet masks are from Sierra Leone. These helmet masks are associated with the female educational society of the Mende people. Which is open to all the female community. These ... morehelmet masks have an elaborate coiffure. Signifying wealth and health. The forehead is high and the facial feature, plus ears are small, delicate and compressed, representing beauty. The caved neck rings. Refer to physical well-being. The pierced holes around the rim of the mask would be used for attaching decorative items. For example vegetable fiber. Pigments highlight certain areas for example the coiffure and around the eyes. This circa mid 20th century Mende helmet mask has wear. Due to use and age. Measures- 42 cms/ 16.5 ins tall x 77 cms/ 30.5 ins circumference Weighs- over 3 kilos( NB metal stand is not included) Please contact me if you require delivery costs to your location. Postage costs obviously vary. Depending on where the item is due to be sent, so, please understand, until I know the exact location, I am only able to give a' guesstimate' in my listing. Items can be sent worldwide. Please see my other listings. Tribal Eye Gallery. Thank you.
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MACEDONIA, MENDE AR ARCHAIC SILVER DONKEY / CROW INCUSE
ARISTOS ANCIENTS COINS ANTIQUITIES GROSSE POINTE. MI MENDE. MACEDONIA SILVER AR OBOL 8mm 0.6 gr. ASS right/ CROW left REVERSE INCUSE very EARLY PIECE on good silver. Best offer available on this item. ALL ITEMS AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEED FOR LIFE. LOOK AT MY OTHER COINS AVAILABLE UNDER ANCIENTS. rwr="1"
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MENDE - Erich Mende - signed - 14
ERICH MENDE 1916-1998. Deutscher Politiker, 1936-1945 Berufssoldat, Jurist; 1945 Mitgründer der FDP, 1949-1980 MdB, 1960-1968 Bundesvorsitzender der FDP; 1963-1966 Vizekanzler und Minister für gesamtdeutsche Fragen. Handsigned photo card 4x6" Original signierte Foto-AK. 15x10cm-original signiert- handsigned- This is an original and authentic autograph in mint condition. Garantiert authentische Original-Signatur in bester Erhaltung. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE KOSTENLOSER VERSAND WELTWEIT Ich verkaufe hier meine in über 40 Jahren Sammlertätigkeit zusammen- getragene private Autogramm- und Autographensammlung. Alle von mir angebotenen Autogramme stammen aus meiner persönlichen Sammlung. Ich garantiere für ehrliche und authentische Signaturen. Ich biete keine Autopens. Drucke, Stempelsignaturen oder sonstige Unarten ... morean. You can be sure. That the signature is authentic. I have collected all my autographs myself in more than 40 years of collecting. All my auto- graphs are true and authentic. I do not sell any autopens or printed or stamped signatures. Please visit my ebay comments and bit with confidence. Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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African Bamboo Stool of Mende Make, Sierra Leon
African Bamboo Stool of Mende Make. Sierra Leon. 10.5 x 11 x 6 inches. About 3 pounds.
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bakelite box, tailgate and scale of old radio Mende
You are bidding on a fully preserved bakelite box, tailgate and scale of old radio Mende!
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MENDE TYP 315W RÖHRENRADIO 1937 FUNKTIONSTÜCHTIGER ORIGINALZUSTAND
Hersteller/ Manufacturer: Radio Mende Germany Modell Serie(s) Typ: 315W Ca. Baujahr/ Year of mfg aprox. 1937/38 Besonderheiten/ Special features: Tischmodell. Table top model. Röhrenbestückung/ Tube chart: ACH1 AF3 AB2 AC2 AM2 AL4 AZ1(ungeprüft-untested) Funktionszustand/ Working condition: Gerät hat Empfang mit guten Klangeigenschaften. Magisches Auge dunkel. Radio has good reception with good sound. Magic eye remains dark. Gehäuse/ Body: Schöner Originalzustand. Sehr gut erhalten, wenig Gebrauchspuren, leichte Kratzer und Klarlack-peeling auf der Oberseite und rechts vorne eine kleine Oberflächenschramme, nichts ernsthaftes. Stellenweise schmutzig/ Decent original condition, well preserved, minor wear on top, some clear coat peeling and right sidea small scratch. Some dirt stains. Tasten-Knöpfe/ Keys-Knobs: ... moreAlle einwandfrei in Ordnung. All excellent and intac t. Gläserne Sender-Skala/ Glass-Dial: Einwandfrei in Ordnung/ Excellent and intact Schallwandstoff/ Speaker cloth: Einwandfrei in Ordnung. Excellent and clean. Chassis-Technik innen/ Chassis inside: Verschmutzt aber soweit ersichtlich komplett. Röhren veraltet. Technische Überholung empfehlenswert. Netzkabel nicht mehr original, evtl wurden vor längerer Zeit mal Reparaturarbeiten durchgeführt/ Dirty but appearently complete, tubes weak, needs technical revison. Power plug has been replaced, may be some other repair jobs hav been done in the past. Gesamtzustand/ Overall condition: Schöner Originalzustand. Helles Gehäuse, nur wenig Aufwand nötig, kann aber auch so belassen werden. Nice original condition, blonde cabinet, little TLC needed but not immediate necessary. Abmessungen& Gewicht cm BxHxT/ Dimensions& weight cm WxHxD:56x36x29/ 18 Kg Das Gerät wird als defekt verkauft/ The radio is sold as is without any warranty.
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Mende P168WU Röhrenradio aus den frühen 50ern
Noch mehr alte Radios und Technik Mende Röhrenradio- Alle Bedienelemente wie Schalter. Skalenantrieb funktionieren tadellos Gehäuse ohne jegliche Beschädigung. Sieht nach einer Politur bestimmt wie neu aus Elektrisch nicht geprüft;1?RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Feog4d72f%2B%3E%3B1%3F-140103efefb-0x107-
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Mende African Helmet Double Face Mask Sande Society Bundu Art
This African Mende Helmet Mask is in Very Good Condition. It does have a small damaged spot along the lower edge but otherwise the wood surface has a great looking aged patina and the mask is well carved. The details in the hair and the top labia is beautifully done. The mask is double sided. My first two photos show both faces. The damaged spot along the lower edge is on the side between the two faces so the mask still displays quite nicely. The mask is 8.5 inches in diameter by 12 inches tall. Thanks for looking.
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Nord Mende 1962 , Radio Tonbandgerät ,Taschenkalender
Nord Mende 1962. Radio Tonbandgerät,Taschenkalender 66 Seiten Technik ohne Schaltbilder. Es ist ein gebrauchtes Buch+es sind Notizen in dem Taschenkalender
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MENDE Bundu - bird /African
SANDE SOCIETY MASK Country: Sierre Leone. Tribe: Mende. Medium: wood. Dye. Size: 16"h X 9"w X 9"d. Black mask with 2 stylized"fat" rolls under chin. Turning into 3 rolls at the back of the mask. Tiny face with pierced slit eyes and flat ears. Cornrow coiffure topped by a bird(missing tail) eating a cobra; and 2 more snakes[phallic] curving around each side. Holes for attachment. Old; pre-WWII. Est. value=$2000. Payment-paypal. $35 for s/h/i in US. International calculated.
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German WWII SİRENE MENDE 1940 - Rare - complete
German WWII SİRENE in very good to mint cond.Marked MENDE 1940 and WaA stamp as well. Working perfect.Complete set. Good luck! Parcels will be send from Poland!
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Stunning Mende "Bundu" Mask . Raffia adornment. With free display stand.
For auction is this superb Mende"Bundu" mask from Sierra Leone. West Africa. The Mende people The Mende ethnic group are one of the two largest and most dominant ethnic group in Sierra Leone. Along with the Temne. The Mende make up 30% of Sierra Leone's total population. The Mende belong to a larger group of Mande peoples who live throughout West Africa. The Mende are mostly farmers and hunters. The"Bundu" helmet mask This mask is unique because it is is one of the very few women are allowed to wear. It is used by the women"Sande" society in their rituals. The mask itself is usually crafted by men and seeks to present ideal feminine beauty as interpreted by Mende society. Coiffure is usually elaborate. The forehead is full. Features are small and feminine. These mask. Even as age may dull the sheen, are usually ... moreand originally made with a polished finish to signify glowing skin and thus health and fertility in women. This mask This is a superb and genuinely tribal example made from dense. High quality wood. It is well-sculpted and displaying the lustrous patina deliberately created through careful polishing to mimic the glowing skin associated with idealized mende female beauty. Coiffure is high, elaborate and well-sculpted. Raffia accoutrement complements the mask as a ceremonial example. There are a few stable cracks throughout due to age and use. there is considerable degradation to the side of the face now repaired and seen in picture 6. Overall. This Helmet mask is a superb example in good condition and offered at a very reasonable price due to our dedication to providing genuine tribal treasures at great value. Included with this purchase is a customized free display stand. Size. This mask is approximately 42cm high with the diameter of the base measuring around 27 inches. The raffia extends a further 60-65 cm below the base of the mask. Please note that this mask was vetted. Logged and cleared for shipment out of Africa, as legally required, by an authorised West-African mu
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Mende Female Maternity Sierra Leone Liberia African
Title, Mende Mother and Child Figure, Type of Object, Figure, Country of Origin, Sierra Leone. Liberia, People, The Art of a Continent. by Prestel. Materials, Wood. Beads, pigment, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 29 inches x 6 inches, Overall Condition, Fair to good.  Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Worn. Stain, belly damaged, cracks in places, cracks in child head, arm, and leg, chips and holes from old insect damage ... morearrested, 47163* 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 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company 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 $30,000 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 dire
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Mende 198WL
Germany radio Mende 198WL-1936 Country: Germany Manufacturer/ Brand: Mende- Radio H. Mende& Co. GmbH. Dresden Brand System Günther Year: 1936/1937 Type: Radio- or past WW2 tuner Valves/ Tubes 4: RENS1294 AB2 AL4 RGN1064 Principle to an article TRF with reaction(regenerative) 1 Special; 1 AF stage(s) Reflex Tuned circuits 2 AM circuit(s) Wave bands Broadcast(MW) and Long Wave. Details Power type and voltage Alternating Current supply(AC) 110-240 Volt Loudspeaker Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS(moving-coil with field excitation coil) Power out from Radiomuseum.org Model: 198WL- Mende- Radio H. Mende& Co. Material Wooden case Shape Tablemodel. Low profile(big size) Dimensions(WHD) 550 x 305 x 296 mm/ 21.7 x 12 x 11.7 inch Notes Reflex-Empfänger. Polygon-Skala. Net weight(2.2 lb = 1 kg) 14.5 kg/ 31 lb 15 oz(31.938 lb) Radio is good ... morecondition.No working.The tubes is shining and you can hear buzzle. Shipping cost to USA is140US. You can ask by mail.
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Outstanding, stunning and genuinely old Mende 'Bundu' Helmet Mask.
For auction is a fine Mende"Bundu" mask from Sierra Leone. West Africa. The Mende people The Mende ethnic group are one of the two largest and most dominant ethnic group in Sierra Leone. Along with the Temne. The Mende make up 30% of Sierra Leone's total population. The Mende belong to a larger group of Mande peoples who live throughout West Africa. The Mende are mostly farmers and hunters. The"Bundu" helmet mask This mask is unique because it is is one of the very few women are allowed to wear. It is used by the women"Sande" society in their rituals. The mask itself is usually crafted by men and seeks to present ideal feminine beauty as interpreted by Mende society. Coiffure is usually elaborate. The forehead is full. Features are small and feminine. These mask. Even as age may dull the sheen, are usually ... moreand originally made with a polished finish to signify glowing skin and thus health and fertility in women. This mask A very fine item indeed. This is a genuine tribal Bundu mask carved from dense. High quality wood. The lustrous and dark patina complements the overall beauty of the mask well. Coiffure is elaborate and well-sculpted. A stylized seat is atop the Bundu mask. Several areas of contrast colour achieved with kaolin. A truly stunning example that will complement any collection. Due to age, the mask has several areas of wood degradation. There are a few stable cracks throughout due to wear and tear. There is a prominent crack(picture 6 and 7) to the rear that runs the length of the mask from the base of the stool on the head of the mask to the bottom edge. Overall. This Helmet mask is in good condition. Size. This mask is approximately 43cm high with the diameter of the base measuring around 27 inches. Please note that this mask was vetted. Logged and cleared for shipment out of Africa, as legally required, by an authorised West-African museum and monument board for items deemed to be of ethnographic importance. Thank you for looking.
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Vintage West African Mail Mende Indigo Dye Cloth Textile 2 - Hand Loomed -Unique
Vintage(40-50 years old) West African Mail Mende Indigo Dye Cloth- Hand Loomed-Unique- Handwoven Sierra Leone-African-Old Textile-cloth-skirt-wrapper Country of Origin Sierra Leone. See also Mali, Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria People Mende or Yoruba. Dogon, Bamana, Baule, Hausa, Igbo Fulani 40" x 65" Each cloth has a variety of wear and damage. Condition issues can include worn cloth. Uneven edges, repair stitching, holes, staining. Please refer to the photo to see specific condition issues. Fantastic use for interior designers. Artists, weavers, quilt makers, sewers. Display it as is or use it to your desires. Reupholster chairs, make pillows, whatever you can imagine. Ralph Lauren bought over 1.000 of these for his lines. Check it out! Please see my other indigo cloth auctions.
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2x Mende Trafos für Röhrenverstärker. Tube amp power transformer.
2X Nordmende Netzt rafos für Röhrenverstärker. 110V-240V. 6.3V, 230V Kern. 84mm x 70mm Lieferumfang und Zustand wie abgebildet. Worldwide delivery. Combined packaging possible. Ask for cost to your country. Paypal accepted. Durch unterschiedliche Lichtverhältnisse ist die Farbwiedergabe manchmal abweichend vom Original. Ein Bild sagt mehr als 1000 Worte. Alles das sichtbar ist wird nicht noch extra beschrieben. Unsere AGB und Widerrufbelerungen sind Teile der Artikelbeschreibung.
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African Arts Magazine, 1993 July Mende, Benin Court Art
African Arts Magazine. UCLA July 1993 Volume XXVI, Number 3, 11 x 8 1/2" pb, 104 pages. Rural Mosques, Mende Sculptures Benin Court Art and others. In very good to excellent condition. Great Reference! See my other auctions for more Ethnographic Books. Please email any questions before bidding. I combine shipping by size and weight as possible. CA residents must pay 9% sales tax. Thanks! Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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GothamGallery Fine African Art - Sierra Leone Mende Bundu Helmet Mask
Welcome To The Premier Place For Serious Collectors of Fine Authentic African Tribal Art Over 10 Years Online Serving Thousands of Satisfied Customers Offering the Finest Quality Sub-Saharan African Art Outstanding African Sierra Leone Mende Bundu Helmet Mask Inches: Height: 13.5 Inches Centimeters: Height: 34 Centimeters Measurement Mask Only Material: Wood Estimated Age: Mid 20th Century Condition: Good Remarks: Highly stylized helmet mask ideal beauty elaborate coiffure neck folds blacken finished aged surface Shipping: US East Coast- Estimated $15.00 Exact rate use shipping calculator INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS WELCOME Documentation of Authenticity/ Any Available Provenance Will Be Included With This Piece CONDITION Wood deterioration. Scrapes and chips, worn areas, age cracks, overall condition good. Thank you and please view my other items. ... moreBACKGROUND The Mende settled in Sierra Leone during the 16th century. Having migrated from the north. Today, the Mende live mostly from rice and cocoa farming and are organized into different chiefdoms. Social order and structure are regulated through the Poro male and the Sande female societies. During ceremonies associated with the latter, women wear Bundu masks which embody idealized female beauty and represent an ancestor of the society. These masks are typically of helmet hollow form with elaborate coiffure. The facial features are delicately carved with multiple folds on the neck area representing robustness of health and wealth. The surface of these mask are usually of blacken finish. Painter Fred Uhlman words- Most of the artists I admired. Picasso, Modigliani, Deraini, to mention only a few, had collected African art and had been profoundly influenced by it. Shortly afterwards I bought the Baule Fetish and the Baule bobbin which are still two of the finest pieces in my collection. It is easy to see why I bought them and why from that moment I have never stopped collecting. The head of the bobbin or heddle- pulley which is after all only a functional object for t
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Temne Mende Seated Figure Liberia African
Title, Temne Mende Seated Figure Liberia African, Type of Object, Sculpture. Figure, Miniature Country of Origin, Liberia. Sierra Leone, People, Temne. see also Mende? Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, Second half 20th Century, Dimensions, 11 inches H. x 3.5 inches W. Overall Condition, good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, cracks in head and in torso, Additional Information: A well carved seated figure with beautiful dark brown patina! ... moreThis figure contains features that place it among a number of groups in Sierra Leone and Liberia. This is an area in which the women s initiation and social regulatory society known as Bundu among the Temne and Sande among the Mende people serves as a strong social force initiating young girls and exercising social control. The gender of this figure is unclear. It seems lke it has a beard designed with fine incisions. If this figure were part of Temne Bundu rituals and initiations it would have been owned by a senior member of the Bundu Society and brought out to be present at the initiations of young girls serving as a symbol of perfection and behavior that they were to model themselves after. Figures such as this were used by the Sande Society to cure illnesses. Temne figures served primarily aesthetic functions in that they would add prestige to an owner in decorating houses of prosperous men. The rings around her neck referred to the health and well being of a beautiful woman. Her finial hairstyle is beautifully rendered as it would have been in real life indicating her status as a mature woman of membership in Sande The well-carved face certainly has characteristics so
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Mende Sande Society mask, estate sale purchase
A charming Mende Sande Society helmet mask. The Sande is a secret women's society among the Mende and other related peoples in Sierra Leone and Liberia. And these masks are used in conjunction with the initiation of girls. They are the only wooden masks in Africa specifically made to be worn by women, and represent Mende ideals of female beauty. This example has very thin walls and, in the interior, a"medicine hole" to receive the libations poured into the interior of the mask to give it power. I bought this piece from a New York City antique dealer, who got it from an estate auction. There is some damage to one side of the piece, which has been repaired(see pictures) The mask measures 14 inches tall, 7 3/4 inches across and 8 1/2 inches deep. International bidders are welcome. But I require that they pay via Paypal. If I don't ... morereceive payment within 7 days. I will open a non-payment case with Ebay, and reserve the right to make a second-chance offer to another bidder.
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Stunning, full-sized original Mende "Bundu" Mask . Raffia adornment.
Now reduced by substantially to clear. Gain a superb bargain on an authentic treasure! Was originally £389.99 now £199.99! Item For auction is this superb Mende"Bundu" mask from Sierra Leone. West Africa. The Mende people The Mende ethnic group are one of the two largest and most dominant ethnic group in Sierra Leone. Along with the Temne. The Mende make up 30% of Sierra Leone's total population. The Mende belong to a larger group of Mande peoples who live throughout West Africa. The Mende are mostly farmers and hunters. The"Bundu" helmet mask This mask is unique because it is is one of the very few women are allowed to wear. It is used by the women"Sande" society in their rituals. The mask itself is usually crafted by men and seeks to present ideal feminine beauty as interpreted by Mende society. ... moreCoiffure is usually elaborate. The forehead is full. Features are small and feminine. These mask. Even as age may dull the sheen, are usually and originally made with a polished finish to signify glowing skin and thus health and fertility in women. This mask This is a superb and genuinely tribal example made from dense. High quality wood. It is well-sculpted and displaying the lustrous patina deliberately created through careful polishing to mimic the glowing skin associated with idealized mende female beauty. Coiffure is high, elaborate and well-sculpted. Raffia accoutrement complements the mask as a ceremonial example. There are a few stable cracks throughout due to age and use. there is considerable degradation to the side of the face now repaired and seen in picture 6. Overall. This Helmet mask is a superb example in good condition and offered at a very reasonable price due to our dedication to providing genuine tribal treasures at great value. Size. This mask is approximately 42cm high with the diameter of the base measuring around 27 inches. The raffia extends a further 60-65 cm below the base of the mask. Please note that this mask was vetted. Logged and cleared for shi
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Mende Sande Society Helmet From Sierra Leone And Liberia
The Mende peoples inhabit Sierra Leone and Liberia. This well carved. Large and beautiful mask exhibits the Mende people's ideals of a beautiful woman. Dimensions: 25in(height) 10in(width) FAIR OFFERS ACCEPTED Please view my other auctions! INTERNATIONAL bidders are welcomed but shipping rates may vary! Happy bidding Posted with
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Mende Sowei Helmet Mask Janus Sierra Leone African
Title, Mende Sowei Sande Helmet Mask Janus Sierra Leone African Type of Object, Helmet Mask, Country of Origin, Sierra Leone, People, Mende, Materials, Wood and pigment, Approximate Age, Second half Twentieth Century, Dimensions, 17 inches W. x 9.5 inches deep. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, chips. Shallow cracks around base and in other places, Mende Sowei Mask Headpiece. Sierra Leone, African Additional Information: A well-known Mende Sowei helmet mask Janus human facesand three crests on the top. The headpiece is also decorated with incised diamod motifs. The holes around the mask's perimeter were used to attach the vegetal fibers costume. This mask was worn on the top of the head. This beautiful Janiform mask would stand out in any collection of African art. The masks known as Sowei are embodiments of ideal beauty and the ... moreprecepts and ideals held by Sande. The care and attention so obvious in this mask given to details of hair. Features of the face and the skill of carving the head and side faces attest to the aesthetic dimension so important in Sande and its masks. Though many works of art have come out of the Guinea Coast region of West Africa few have as much prominence as the masks worn by the women of the Sande society of Liberia. Guinea and Sierra Leone. Membership in Sande is exclusively reserved for women for it is the Sande society that initiates young girls into adult status assuring that the girls are instructed in their duties to come as wives and responsible adult members of their village. Sande continues to play a prominent role in women lives today among the Mende, Temne,Vai, Bassa, Sherbro, Gola and other peoples of the region. The authority of Sande derives its power and influence from Hale, the magic that women control and which resides in the Sowei mask. The authority of Sande and its protection of the young girls as they go through their initiations and as they are instructed in the secrets of Sande is known through the masks worn by senior women members and leaders of the loc
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Bamana or Mende Hunter Skirt with Cowrie Shells and Coins African
Title, Bamana or MendeHunter Skirt with Cowrie Shells and Coins African, Type of Object, Textile, Country of Origin, Mali. Sierra Leone, People, Bamana or Mende? Materials, Cotton cloth. Coins, beads, cowrie shells, metal bells, zipper, dyes, Approximate Age, second half 20th Century, Dimensions, 24 inches X 29 inches, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, worn. Stains, holes and tears in places, discoloration, oxidation on metal, a few missing beads, coins, and cowrie shells, Additional Information: A wonderful handwoven textile decorated with cowrie shells and coins as well as metal bells as seen on Bamana or Mende Hunter's outfit. This textile is a prestige cloth of handspun with stripwoven cotton. This cloth is assembled by sewing several strips together. Such textiles are made by men. The artist who made this particular cloth is ... morenot known. But its simplicity in the design and irs omplexity in decoration may be an indicator that this cloth was produced by the Bamana of Mali. Peoples in West Africa including the Mende. Dogon, and Senufo are also known as master-weavers in the production of such textiles. Such textiles were used as prestige clothes worn by the hunters. Collectors love this kind of textiles since they almost always have a fascinating array of protective and"good-luck" amulets attached to their surface. Ours is no exception. As we find cowrie shells, metal bells and multiple small fetish packets, filled with unknown materials, to ensure a successful hunt. The artistic diversity of the Bamana is without doubt one of the most astounding, and confounding, of all West African groups. Like their western neighbors the Dogon, complex religious, funerary, initiation, and agricultural rites have resulted in an enormous pantheon of ritual objects. For Further Informationsee John Gillow. 2003, AFRICAN TEXTILES. 72644* 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 mor
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RARE AFRICAN MENDE BUNDU WOODEN HELMET MASK WITH BIRD
I have compiled a wealth of uniq I have compiled a wealth of unique treasures. Antiques and artworks from Asia with a fantastic and mysterious history from travels, China, Japan, Bali, Tibet, Burma/Myanmar, Cambodia, Taiwan, Philippines, Laos and Vietnam. My fascination with Asia inspired me to move here from England and become an avid collector/buyer of Asian oriental antique statues. Carvings, puppets, bronzes and unique objects, other items have been from years of collecting and accumulating from estates, private collections and auctions. RARE AFRICAN MENDE BUNDU WOODEN HELMET MASK A great item to add to your collection and would make a nice center display piece. I bought this mask from a retired American living here. He has owned it the past 30 years and bought it in Africa a long time ago, I am no expert on African masks so I leave it ... moreto your judgment. PLEASE NOTE Due to the size. Shape and being slightly fragile, some pieces will have to be specially wrapped, boxed and insured for loss only which shows in the shipping cost, I do not intend to take any chances with these pieces, better safe than sorry, it would be heart breaking to think it arrived broken and deserves looking after. There are a lot of retired American. English, Germans etc living here in Thailand enjoying their last days in hotter tropical climes. With being out and about every day looking for items to buy I meet many foreigners living in strange out of the way places, I also do a lot of advertising in local papers etc saying I will buy any collections, Antiques and so on, things are starting to pick up, I am getting a few Thai ladies calling saying their husbands have passed away and have items that they do not know what to do with, there is some great stuff turning up. SIZE Height: 16 inches.41cm. Wid th: 9 inches.23cm. Weight: 1.5 kilo. I LIST NEW ITEMS EVERY WEEK. CHECK OUT MY WEIRD AND WONDERFUL ITEMS UP FOR AUCTION. PAYPAL ONLY READ THIS BEFORE YOU BID: The Thai postal service charges $30.00 a kilo by air. Land sea is a lot cheape
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Sowei Mende Helmet Mask Liberia Sierra Leone African
Title, Sowei Mende Helmet Mask Liberia Sierra Leone African Type of Object, Helmet mask, Country of Origin, Liberia. Sierra Leone, People, Mende, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, Mid-Twentieth Century. Dimensions, 17 inches H. X 9.5 inches W. x 15 inches deep Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, cracks with indigenous repairs in both sides of face. Repairs in head, shallow cracks and chips around inner perimeter, ... moreholes, Additional Information: A superb Sowei mask from the Mende; well carved with much handling! Though many works of art have come out of the Guinea Coast region of West Africa. Few have as much prominence as the masks worn by the women of the Sande society of Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone. Membership in Sande is exclusively reserved for women, for it is the Sande society that initiates young girls into adult status, assuring that the girls are instructed in their duties as wives and responsible adult members of their village. Sande continues to play a prominent role among the Bassa, Mende, Temne,Vai, Sherbro, Gola and other peoples of the region. For further reading: Gottschalk, B. Bundu. 1990.Mato, D. and C. Miller. Sande masks and Statues From Sierra Leone and Liberia. 1990 Boone, S. Radiance From the Waters. 1986. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 79200* 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 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after
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Vintage Antique? African Art Mende Bundu Mask Poro Secret Society
During tribe ceremonies women wear Bundu masks to symbolize the beauty of the female body and represent an ancestor of the tribe. These masks are typically of one hollowed out piece of wood with detailed carvings(this one is) The facial features are finely carved with folds on the neck area representing wealth and health. The surface of these mask are usually of blackened finish which this is. This mask has some minor chips and scrapes. Worn areas, a couple fine age cracks, but overall condition is very good for its old age. It is bought as is and is considered a used piece. Similar masks go from 600-800 but this is priced lower for a quicker sale. Beautiful piece HTF and rare in this condition.
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Antique African Mende Helmet Hand Carved
A BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE AFRICAN HAND CARVED MENDE HELMET WITH TWO FACES.ONE ON THE FRONT AND A DIFFERENT FACE ON THE BACK. DETAIL CARVING ENCIRCLES THE TOP OF THE PIECE. THERE IS A CRACK ALONG ONE SIDE WHICH DOESN'T GO THROUGH OR EFFECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE PIECE. MEASURES 13"HIGH. 9"ACROSS AND 8"DEEP. ANY QUESTIONS. LET ME KNOW AND I WILL BE GLAD TO ANSWER. I ALWAYS SHIP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, USUALLY WITHIN A DAY OF RECEIPT OF PAYMENT.
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Africa Bundu Mende Sande Sowei Society Mask African Liberia African Art Antique
THIS IS REALLY ONE OF KIND ART WORK ANTIQUE BELONG TO MUSEUM MENDE SANDE SOCIETY FROM SIERRA LEONE HELMET SUPER MASK THIS IS MADE OF SOME KIND OF STRONG AND HEAVY WOOD SO IT LAS A LONG TIME THIS FIGHRE STATUE MASK IS ROUGHLY MEASUED ABOUT 21 INCHES TALL!To See My Other Items Just Open This Link You Will See Them! http:stores.ebay.com/fastshipper2004/Statue-Figures-Masks-i.html?fsub=4681340016&sid=172168846&trksid=p4634.c0.m322 PLEASE SEE THE PICTURES FOR MORE DETAIL MY BEST DESCRIPTON IS THE PICTURES YOU GET WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PICTURES
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Mende Europaklasse G.radio SCHEMA ESQUEMA or SERVICE MANUAL
SALE: FOR REPAIR YOUR OLD TUBE RADIO. MAYBE, YOU NEED THIS SCHEMA Mende Europaklasse G.radio Pages number: 1 You see that if not neccesary to pay shipping cost. Because I send you pdf archive to your email that you have in ebay. If you need this schema print in A3 or A4 paper. Let us now. I add, this cost + shipping cost. Flat tarif around the world: 7 euro( maybe more quantity if pdf archive is very big) PARA REPARAR SU RADIO ANTIGUA A VALVULAS. USTED NECESITARÁ ESTE ESQUEMA Mende Europaklasse G.radio Usted observará que no es necesario el pago de ningun costo de envio. Esto es debido a que el archivo se envia en formato pdf a su correo electronico. Si usted opta porque le enviemos impreso este esquema, el costo de envio es de 7 euro( tarifa plana mundial) Esta cantidad puede ser mayor en caso del que el archivo sea muy grande. ... moreNumero de paginas en el documento: 1 ABOUT US. Advantages that we offer here at radio-antigua: SEE MY STORE IN EBAY: Http:stores.ebay.com/radio-antigua and lamberto1111( auction store) stores: We ship worldwide. Is possible to make in a customer declaration exact price of auction or more appropriate declarated price. We buy in bulk and pass the savings on to you. Feed back: 100% 2842 POSITIVE FEED BACK· We leverage a network of tube buyers from across the world. We have over 130.000 Radio and Amp tubes in our current inventory.More of 2500 type of tubes· We can offer tube matching and balanced dual section tubes. Ask for this extra service. This tubes are tested with my Amplitrex AT-1000 tube tester( most advanced tester) An Excellent Customer Rating that we intend to keep by providing you with: Excellent Communications· Timely shipping after receiving payment(2-3 days is our goal) Transparent and honest tube testing results. Not inflated numbers. Our 7-Day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee(see below) OUR WARRANTY Our simple warranty: We believe each tube should have an appropriate warranty. Regardless if it is used, NOS or NIB, we do not sell as-is. If you a
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Nord-Mende Transistorradio Mambino , für Bastler
Das alte Transistorradio Typ: Mambino stammt vom Hersteller Nord-Mende aus den 60 er Jahren. Das Gerät verfügt über die Wellenbereiche MW und LW. Das Gerät spielt. Wenn der Lautstärkeregler ganz zurückgedreht wird hört man immer noch ein Rauschen im Lautsprecher. Am rechten Anschlag hat das Skalenrad einen leichten Widerstand zu überwinden. Spannungsversorgung 2 x 4,5 Volt Flachbatterien( Batterien werden nicht mitgeliefert) Das Gehäuse hat deutliche Gebrauchsspuren, Gehäuse Abmessungen: ca. 220 x 140 x 60 mm. Wegen den angegebenen Mängeln wird das Gerät als defekt für Bastler angeboten. Dies ist eine Privatauktion. Keine Gewährleistung, keine Garantie, keine Rücknahme, kein Umtausch. Wer damit nicht einverstanden ist bitte nicht bieten. Auslandsversand mit Deutsche ... morePost. DHL in die EU = 17,00 Euro.
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Mende Sowei Sande Helmet Mask with Snakes and Bird on Top Sierra Leone Fine
Title, Mende Sowei Sande Helmet Mask Snakes and Bird on Top Sierra Leone Fine, Type of Object, Helmet Mask, Country of Origin, Sierra Leone, People, Mende, Materials, Wood Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, 16.5 inches H.x 9.5 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, scratches. Chips, old insect damage arrested Additional Information: A fine Mende helmet mask topped with carved snakes and stylized ... morebeak of bird. This helmet mask was worn by members of the Sande women's society during funerals. Festive receptions, adjudications, and initiation of new members into the society. The Sande, like its male complement, the Poro society, ahs for centiuries been one of the central social institutions in Sierra Leone. Sande masks always have feminine features-narrow closed eyes, delicate lips, narrow noses, elaborate coiffure. Sande society masks are the only known masks danced by women in West Africa. Sande masks served to initiate, educate and exercise social control in a similar fashion to the men's secret Poro society. Masks are used by Sande Society members found among the Mende, Temne, Vai and Gola peoples of western Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia. The helmet masks worn by fully initiated and accomplished dancers were reported by European visitors worn as early as 1600's. The masks are known by different names among their ethnic groups, for example they are called Sowei among the Mende, Nowo among the Temne and Zogbe among the Gola. However the masks served the same purpose, to lead the young girl initiates through their rites of passage to adult status, to phys
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Mende Female Wheeler Collection SALE Was $790
Title, Mende Standing Female Figure Richard and Libby Wheeler Collection, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, Liberia. Sierra Leone, People, Mende, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, mid/Second Half 20th century, Dimensions, 24.5 inches H. x 6 inches W. x 5.25 inches d. Overall Condition, Good.  Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, old insect damage arrested. Large chip and hole in belly, one leg cracked and repaired with glue, ... morechips in places Provenance: Richard& Libby Wheeler Collection. Richard and Elizabeth Wheeler are noted Chicago collectors of both Native American and African art. We have recently purchased their superb African collection. Additional Information: This wonderful female figure sitting on a stool comes from the Mende people. The figure presents features that place it among a the Mende from Sierra Leone or Liberia. The Mende are known for their women' initiation and social regulatory society known as Sande among the Mende people. This society serves as a strong social force initiating young girls and exercising social control. Figures such as this among the Mende were used by the Sande Society to cure illnesses. In an interesting role figures among the Mende served primarily aesthetic ends in that they would add prestige to an owner in decorating houses of prosperous men. The rings around her neck referred to the health and well being of a beautiful woman between the Mende and Temne. This skillful blend of native art attests to the skill of the African artist. The surface has black dark shinny patina. Though many works of art have come out of the Guinea Coast region of West
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Beautiful Older Mende Tribe*Female Secret Society Helmet Mask *Serra Leone*Stand
Beautiful Older Mende Tribe*Female Secret Society Helmet Mask*Serra Leone*Stand Included Mask is 19" tall x 10" wide x 9" deep Base makes it 28" Tall She is very heavy I do not charge a packing or handling fee. All buyers will be paying shipping costs. I will be paying for the insurance on items over $50.00 and delivery confirmation. For insurance on lower priced items you are responsible for the cost or damages during shipping. International Shipments will require you to pay for your Customs Fees and Duties Items were hand picked on my buying trips to Africa over eight years of owning a retail store& website for over 15 years in Texas. I've since closed my retail location& website. I' am selling primarily on E-bay at a discounted price. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns before bidding. ... morePlease Pay for your items within 3 days of close of auction. Thank you for looking& Happy Bidding! Check out my other items!Be sure to add me to your favorites list!
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A Rare Mende Maternity Figure,Circa Early-Mid 1900's,Sierra Leone.
Wood H: 31.25" 79.5 cm W: 10.75" 27.5 cm D: 11" 28 cm Posted with
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Advertising Trade Card, Hotel De France, Mende, Lozere, France, c1900
Click Here. Double your traffic. Get Vendio Gallery- Now FREE! Advertising Trade Card. Hotel De France, Mende, Lozere, France, c1900 Illustrated card from the Hotel De France. Boulevard du Collage, Mende, Lozere, France was also used for recording guests' charges. There is a fine view of the hotel, owned and operated at the time by Jules Privat. Although the view shows horse drawn carriages, there is mention of the hotel having a garage for automobiles. Condition: there is a number written on reverse, in pencil. Otherwise VG. 3 1/2" X 4 1/8" My Policies: NOTES: Import duties. Taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. Ask ... moreus about the Ephemera Society of America- Thanks. on ebay. Powered by
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