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Ethnographic
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VIVID BEADED BAMUM HEADCREST MASK ~African Art/Cameroon
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| Start Price |
USD 245.00 |
| Current Price |
USD 245.00 |
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| Buy It Now Price |
USD 290.00 |
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| Start Time |
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 |
| End Time |
Friday, September 05, 2008 |
| Location |
New York |
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Description
. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Item offered: Bamum Headcrest Mask with beads, shells, & rope (Cameroon) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . Description: Studded with thousands of beads, on offer from our personal collection is an exciting headcrest mask from the Bamum people of the Cameroon Grasslands. Beadwork plays an important role in the creative output of Bamum & Bamileke artists. This mask is an excellent example of the artistry & highly detailed & time-consuming work involved in creating such a piece. After a layer of soft clay was applied to the surface of the carved wood mask, beads were strung & pressed into the clay before it hardened. A row of shell pieces have been set like a moustache into the clay above the upper lip. Twisted rope forms the hair and beard. Native reeds have been woven into an inverted, bowl-shaped basket to which the mask is attached so it can be worn on top of the wearer's head. The whole assemblage makes a vivid display. Despite a few imperfections, the mask is in very good overall condition, & shows good patina & age-related wear. Loaded with spirit, this engaging fellow makes a brilliant display. . . . . . . . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Materials: wood; beads; shells; clay/mud; vegetal fibers Approximate dimensions 13.5" H x 10.5" W x 8" D Estimated age: 25+ years Total shipping weight: ca. 8-lbs. All sales final. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . . .. . . Seller's note: for any buyers presently without an active PayPal account, &/or for those who currently have an eBay Feedback Score of "0" or less, who may be interested in bidding on/purchasing this item, please contact the seller FIRST using the "Ask seller a question" link to inquire about possible payment options & arrangements. Please accept our many apologies for any inconvenience this may cause; however, recent fraudulent & uncompleted transactions have unfortunately made it necessary to include certain stipulations to our eBay listings, including "PayPal account required." We sincerely regret having to implement these changes, but please know we will make every effort to accommodate you! . . Payment must be made within 4 days of end of auction/sale. Seller reserves the right to relist any item not fully paid for within this specified period of time. All items carefully packed, & shipped promptly after payment received/cleared. Unless otherwise specified in the item description, shipping to the U.S. will generally be via USPS Parcel Post or UPS Ground Service. Expedited shipping upgrade is available & optional (please contact seller for adjusted shipping fees). Will ship worldwide, with international shipping rates to be determined by buyer's location. Insurance optional/additional, based on final sale price. Seller not responsible for any damages incurred during shipping. Buyer is requested to contact seller within 2 days of close of auction to confirm payment plans & shipping preferences. . . .
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