ANTIQUE BAULE CARVED DRUM of IVORY TUSK C. 1850 Start Price USD 6,500.00 Current Price USD 6,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, May 11, 2008 End Time Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Location TANQUE VERDE VALLEY See more about 'ANTIQUE BAULE CARVED DRUM of IVORY TUSK C. 1850' Description BAULE  CARVED DRUM  IVORY COAST 24"  TALL  x   12"  ACROSS GREAT PATINA TRADITIONAL  MOTIF - HARD AGED  WOOD MID 20th CENTURY (EST.) Baule drums share the careful execution characteristic of other Baule sculpture. Unlike most of the Baule masks and figures, however, the drums were not secret and were always on view. The elegant low reliefs depict figures, heads, crocodiles, birds, objects and abstract patterns with precision and balanced asymmetry, permanent displays of Baule artistic skill.Kept indoors, they do not show the wear of exposure to the elements.Among the usual  motifs are figures (or a figure) with a diviner's gong and mallet, joined by a cord. The figure(s) are other world  spirits, there is a hair comb, plus a ancestor  face mask.  THIS IS AN ANTIQUE THEREFORE FREE FROM TRADE RESTRICTIONS GUARANTEED ALL THE ITEMS I SELL ARE AUTHENTIC,TRIBAL USED.THEY ARE NOT SOUVENIERS.    IF THEY ARE TOURIST ITEMS I WILL TELL YOU.   CONDITION : EXCELLENTAGE CRACKS, GREAT  SIGNS OF AGE,  A BEAUTIFUL PATINA  C. 1800 VALUE $ 12,000.00 +   UPS SHIPPING IS FREE  IN  USA ( INSURANCE INCLUDED)  NOT AVAILABLE INTERNATIONAL       *** Please note that all old used Arts will have minor        imperfections, chips, age cracks and other minor  irregularities. *** If you cannot live with that or want a perfect      piece, Please do not bid as old used items are never   perfect. I will try my best to point out anything beyond that in                    my item descriptions.            PLEASE READ THE LISTING BEFORE   BIDDING .        DO NOT BID IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO PAY.                     Return Policy:    All items purchased can be returned for a credit  within 14  days if it is not as described (minus shipping costs) Any item can be returned within 14 days for credit.   POLICIES: Buyer prepays, plus shipping and handling. ( INSURANCE INCLUDED)      INSURANCE is available upon request.      International postage will vary depending on country.       Winning bidders outside of the United States may choose Air or Surface Mail.          After the auction has ended, I will send you      email notification of your winning bid, through ebay's checkout service  with complete information for mailing in your payment or                      charging through eBay's PayPal (available for U.S.                       customers and now most International countries). Payments are due within                        14 days from close of auction. Seller reserves the right to relist item if                       payment is not received within stated time.   Please check out my feedback comments left                             by ALL MY satisfied customers regarding my accuracy of descriptions, quality of     merchandise and care in shipping. As an Ebay Power Seller we guarantee our  descriptions to be accurate. I WILL ANSWER ALL EMAIL RECEIVED, I THANK YOU FOR BEING PATIENT.   Sorry, no refunds for buyer's remorse. I invite   you to please view my listing of other current eBay auctions. Multiple auctions won by the    same bidder can be combined to help save on postage.  SELLER RETAINS THE RIGHT TO NOT SELL TO ANY  BIDDER      Winning bidders , Please follow the Auto Response              URL and enter your mailing address, so that your    merchandise will be sent to the correct address. Payment   methods: If paying with a check or money order, follow the      CONGRATULATIONS response E mail for our mailing    address. If paying with credit cards through PAYPAL,         My account ID is: ethnoartsinc@netscape.net        E mail  through EBAY SERVICES if you have any questions or would like an                invoice for Paypal.            HAPPY BIDDING , HAVE  A GREAT DAY AND GOOD LUCK Place a Bid!