African Leopard Passport Mask Zoomorphic Terracotta Ethnic Art 17365 MA

Description: ETHNIC TRIBAL PRIMARY ART TERRA COTTA AFRICAN PASSPORT MASK TERRACOTTA CASE MASK LEOPARDCOLLECTION AND UNIQUE PIECE These small masks are sometimes called passport masks because they were carried in a pouch and allowed the wearer to remain in contact with the spirit embodied by the parent mask. Masks were used to invoke benevolent spirits at secret society meetings, to compel initiates to make offerings to their ancestors during initiation ceremonies, and to identify members of a particular lineage. In addition to warding off evil spirits, the miniature masks carved during initiation ceremonies also serve as witnesses. These masks are carved to embody guardian spirits and serve to bear witness to the presence of the spirit associated with a great masquerade.Natural pigments REF 170123 - MA - 17365 Origin: Private collection280 grams Approximate dimensions: 13 x 9.5 x 7 cm +/-Customer satisfaction is our priority, so please take the following points into account: Delivery addressItems will be shipped to the address on your EBAY account unless you pay by PayPal.If paying via PayPal, the order can only be delivered to the address indicated in your PayPal account.ATTENTION : We cannot change the shipping address for PayPal payment, so please make sure the address is correct on your PayPal account before placing an order.Delivery times that we indicate are always estimates and never commitments.Delivery of our items may be delayed by events beyond our control such as a health crisis, a strike, a customs clearance procedure, etc.Under no circumstances can we be held responsible for delays in delivery, and we do not grant any discount or refund in this regard.If you need to receive your order by a specific date such as a birthday or Christmas, we recommend ordering well in advance.We cannot "expedite" delivery, but we will do everything we can to ensure that you receive your order as soon as possible.Estimated delivery time by country and your delivery service:Metropolitan France: approximately 72 hours (La Poste) except Mondial Relay.EU countries: 1 week to 10 days depending on the countryCzech Republic: about 7-10 days.Australia: approximately 4 weeks.Canada: approximately 3 weeks.Iceland: about 10 days.Israel: about 4 weeks.Japan: about 4 weeks.Norway: about 10 days.Romania: about 2 weeks.United Kingdom: approximately 7 to 10 days depending on customs formalities.Russia: about 4 weeks.Singapore: about 4 weeks.Switzerland: approximately 1 week depending on customs formalities.Thailand: about 4 weeks.Ukraine: about 4 weeks.USA: approximately 10 to 30 days depending on the weight of the package and the state.Vietnam: about 4 weeks.Reminder : these deadlines are based on estimates and are given for purely indicative purposes, they do not constitute a commitment.Import customs formalities, customs duties and taxesPlease note that as our warehouses are in France, our items, depending on the country where the package is received, may be subject to customs formalities and additional charges when you receive them.We deliver in Incoterms® DAP (delivered at destination), this means that the goods are considered delivered when they are made available to the buyer at destination on the arriving means of transport, without being unloaded.Therefore, the buyer is responsible for customs formalities, payment of duties and taxes (including VAT) due on importation and unloading of the goods at destination.We are not responsible for these charges and we cannot charge you in advance for these charges.For delivery outside the European Union, VAT and customs duties apply according to the legislation of your country.These small masks are sometimes called passport masks because they were carried in a pouch and allowed the wearer to remain in contact with the spirit embodied by the parent mask. Masks were used to invoke benevolent spirits at secret society meetings, to compel initiates to make offerings to their ancestors during initiation ceremonies, and to identify members of a particular lineage. Please note that as our warehouses are in France, our items, depending on the country where the package is received, may be subject to customs formalities and additional charges when you receive them. We deliver in Incoterms® DAP (delivered at destination), this means that the goods are considered delivered when they are made available to the buyer at destination on the arriving means of transport, without

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Location: Ardres

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