Description: I’ve got to start by saying, I have absolutely no expertise with African historical items at all. This mask, and a few other items I’m going to list, were purchased as part of a large collection by a friend. She’s asked me to list them. From what brief research I’ve done, this mask appears to most closely match one that was sold on a website called “genuineafrica”, which was described as being from the Lobi people. The ears on this one and that one were made the same way, which seemed unique to any of the other masks I saw while searching. That mask was an animal’s face, while this one is a man’s with a beard. There is some fine detail in the form of carved hash marks around the eyes and on the beard. The patina is pretty uniform all over, but the inside seems to be slightly rougher and therefore has accumulated more dirt/dust. Outside of that, I make no claim as to knowing if it’s 50, 100, 200 years old, etc. I do not have the ability to authenticate it. That is entirely up to you! It’s roughly 10.5 inches long and fairly heavy, about 3.5 pounds. I’m guessing entirely on the price, so just make me an offer! I’ll run it by the owner and if she says yes, it’ll be yours. —————— My Policies (you might regret not reading this) BUYER PAYS SHIPPING USA ONLY. I DO NOT SHIP TO EUROPE. Ever. If you buy something, even through the global shipping program, and are in Europe, I will cancel the sale. IT IS MY POLICY THAT ANY AUCTION WHICH HAS NOT RECEIVED AN OPENING BID BY THE FINAL HOUR WILL BE ENDED EARLY. By bidding, buying, or making an offer you acknowledge you have read the entire listing and viewed all pictures and determined for yourself that the item is what I say it is. Returns ARE NOT accepted. Any non-paying buyer or bid retraction for any reason will result in a formal eBay report against you. All items are sold as is. Item has no warranty either expressed or implied. Description of item is correct to the best of my knowledge at the time of listing. Condition as stated is what I deem as an accurate assessment of the condition and integrity of the product. RETURNS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. There are NO refunds for purchasing an item that does not fit. All clothing listings are sold as collectibles for display, and have either a manufacturer's tag with the size, or measurements have been provided in the pictures. Buyer is to assume all responsibility and risk with regard to use of the item. Seller is free of any and all liability and held harmless regarding the use and activities of this item.
Price: 999 USD
Location: Willis, Virginia
End Time: 2024-10-24T22:36:31.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Bronze
Tribe: Lobi