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Rare OLD AFRICAN HELMET MASK *19th Century BAKUBA ZAIR*ORNATE WOOD+SHELLS+METAL

$ 393.36

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Condition: Used
  • Culture: African
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

    Description

    I must sell my wonderful collection of African and Oceanic Tribal carvings and works of primitive art to pay for continuing medical bills from esophageal cancer treatments.
    INCREDIBLE FINE QUALITY Late 19th Century BOMBO BAKUBA Helmet MASK!  MAKE OFFER. AMAZING UNIQUE AFRICAN TRIBAL MASK!  A real dream item for any collector or decorator!  GREAT FOR DISPLAY!.   The tag attached to the item says Bakuba, Zaire bombo helmet mask, late 19th Century.  This is a full size one piece very ornate  wooden hand carved Tribal Ceremonial helmet mask. Size is approx 9" hi x 9"w x 12" deep.  The top is some sort of woven burlap type cloth. It does not appear to have been cleaned  in any way. The desirable natural patina is INCREDIBLE!   It is a combination of intricate carved dark wood, tiny beads, many shells, shaped metal inlay, string, etc. This helmet mask is perfect for display on a shelf, stand. or hung on a wall. It has a small screw with metal hook on the back for hanging to display.  MAKE ME AN OFFER I can't refuse!
    Immediate shipping. Sorry but I am not able to take returns due to our current volatile economy, and daily changes in values of many items. THANKS and HAVE FUN with your purchases!! Larry