Kuba mask Pwoom Itok helmet - Fine African Art Start Price CAD 475.00 Current Price CAD 475.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, September 02, 2008 End Time Tuesday, September 09, 2008 Location Brossard, Quebec See more about 'Kuba mask Pwoom Itok helmet - Fine African Art' Description Kuba mask Pwoom Itok helmet - Fine African Art The Kuba kingdom has carefully memorized its traditions and has passed them down through court historians since the 16th century. The Kuba masks represent the spirits of nature. They are sacred and used during funerals, enthronements of chiefs or of kings and during initiation rituals. They are the property of the king and of high-ranking dignitaries. Often in the shape of helmets, Kuba masks are used during appearances of the king and to replay the mythical and mystical history of the foundation of the Kuba kingdom.     This mask has a rich aged surface patina. It is an excellent testimony of the very high artistic skill and the power of geniune kuba works.   SIZE: 17 inches height/ 11 inches diameter (41x18 cms) ESTIMATED AGE: 30-40 years. ORIGIN:Bakuba, Democratic Republic of Congo  Shipping Options:  Canada = 22.00$ Continental USA = 35.00$ From other countries please contact seller before bidding. Combining shipment to one address can help save up to 50% on the total shipping cost . I am deeply moved and thrilled by the art that springs from the African vision. It is a vision that guides my choices. This is art that speaks with its own unique voice and I place these choices before you in the hope that they speak to you too. Guy Mushagalusa Chigoho. For more info guy@mushagalusa.com I accept PayPal,checks, and money orders. If paying by check allow at least ten (10) days for the check to clear. Intenational check( NON CANADIAN) can take up to 30 days to clear from our bank account. Please email us for more info. Please IDENTIFY the item you are paying for with the ebay item number and title Buyer is responsible for all actual shipping and insurance charges.  If you happen to be in my area, you may arrange to pick up the piece.  I will ship within 2-3 days of payment, depending on the shipping method agreed on.  Your parcel will be shipped to a civic address ONLY for security purposes.  I cannot ship to a PO Box. My name is Guy Mushagalusa Chigoho and I've been selling and buying tribal art since 1988, and on eBay since 2000.   As my clients and my eBay feedback will tell you, I'm a serious dealer of tribal art who has a profound love of African art and whose goal is to supply high quality items at reasonable prices.   The Internet is an excellent means of sharing the art items themselves, as well as information about the cultures from which they spring. It has also proven to be an extremely efficient business tool ? and one with which my clients and I have successfully built good, enduring relationships.   I work to make every transaction a great and very positive experience. If you are a tribal art enthusiast then please check my web site regularly.   It is all about the passion! Mushagalusa's African Art Gallery 9235 Rue Récollet Brossard, Québec J4X 1B8 Canada Phone : 514 943 0509 Email :guy@mushagalusa.com Mushagalusa Store Place a Bid!