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African Chihongo Mask - from Chokwe people - DR Congo

$ 137.14

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Material: Wood
  • Culture: African
  • Provenance: Ownership History Available
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Condition: For description and photos see below. Each item, out of photographic necessity, is lighted. This is how the item will look under a house lamp or out on a sunny day. If you would like more photos or a video, let me know. I can also give my opinion of what your best choices can be.
  • Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Congo
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller

    Description

    Chihongo Mask - Raphia, Wood - Chokwe - DR Congo
    SPOTTED DOG DESIGN
    Condition
    Good condition, used with some signs of wear
    Dimensions
    44×23×16 cm
    Ethnic group/ culture
    Chokwe
    Material
    Raphia, Wood
    Object
    Chihongo Mask
    Period
    2nd half 20th century
    Region/ country
    DR Congo
    Sold with stand
    No
    Weight
    1100 g
    Condition
    Good condition, used with some signs of wear
    Dimensions
    44×23×16 cm
    Ethnic group/ culture
    Chokwe
    Beautifull stylistic Chihongo mask from the CHOKWE tribe of DR Congo.
    The most popular and best-known entertainment masks are Chihongo, spirit of wealth, and pwo, his consort. Gaunt features, sunken cheeks, and jutting beard of an elder characterize a Chihongo mask. Chihongo was formerly worn only by a chief or by one of his sons as they traveled through their realm exacting tribute in exchange for the protection that the spirit masks gave. Chihongo masks brings prosperity.
    The mask is made out of wood and is decorated with rahpia. Condition: good with a nice aged patina.
    SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
    100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED ON ALL PRODUCTS. NO QUESTION ASKED.
    I ENCOURAGE BUYERS TO LOOK AT ITEM THEMSELVES WHEN IN DOUBT TO DECIDE IF THEY WANT TO KEEP IT OR SEND BACK.
    RETURN POSTAGE IS PAID BY ME.
    RETURN POLICY
    UP TO 30 DAYS TO FIGURE OUT IF YOU WANT IT, DURING THAT TIME, RETURNS WELCOME WITHOUT QUESTION, BUT I DO APPRECIATE YOU LETTING ME KNOW IF THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH PHOTOS, AD, OR DESCRIPTION SO I CAN CORRECT IT ON
    MY END.
    YOU CAN GO THROUGH “RETURN ITEM” ON EBAY OR JUST SEND ME A MESSAGE.
    I PAY FOR RETURN SHIPPING ON DOMESTIC ORDERS, BUT CAN’T DO SO ON INTERNATIONAL RETURN POSTAGE.
    MY PROFIT MARGIN IS SO LOW THAT PAYING POSTAGE ON INTERNATIONAL RETURNS WIPES OUT ANYTHING I EARN ON THAT ITEM AND THE NEXT SEVERAL I SELL.
    LET ME KNOW THOUGH, AND THERE IS USUALLY SOME WAY I MAKE IT FAIR FOR YOU.
    CERTAINLY ANY ERROR ON MY PART,
    I WILL MAKE RIGHT.
    THERE ARE MANY OTHER PROBLEMS I CAN MAKE RIGHT AND WILL DO SO.
    I BELIEVE IN SALES OVER THE INTERNET BEING EASILY RETURNABLE WITHOUT ADDED EXPENSE.
    ITEMS NOT RECEIVED
    JUST LET ME KNOW, OR CHECK “ITEM NOT RECEIVED” ON EBAY, AND THERE ARE STEPS WE WALK THROUGH TO FIND IT.
    ALTHOUGH MY POST OFFICE WILL ON OCCASION NOT SCAN THE TRACKING NUMBER, OR LOSE THE ITEM, I WILL TAKE THE HIT FOR THOSE.
    FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS, I WILL REFUND AMOUNT FOR LOST ITEMS UP TO THE POINT THE TRACKING SHOWS THEY LEAVE THE COUNTRY, THEN YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
    PACKAGE AFTER THAT.
    COMBINED SHIPPING?
    ABSOLUTELY.
    PAY FOR SHIPPING ONCE, AND EVERYTHING ELSE YOU BUY IS FREE SHIPPING.
    IF WE NEED ANOTHER PACKAGE YOU BOUGHT SO MUCH, I WILL PAY FOR THE NEXT ONE.