EXQUISITE ROYAL NGEENDE elephant MASK- KUBA, ZAIRE Start Price USD 450.00 Current Price USD 450.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, July 14, 2008 End Time Thursday, July 24, 2008 Location PHILADELPHIA See more about 'EXQUISITE ROYAL NGEENDE elephant MASK- KUBA, ZAIRE' Description EXQUISITE ROYAL NGEENDE elephant MASK- KUBA, ZAIRE       DescriptionEXQUISITE ROYAL NGEENDE MASK- KUBA, ZAIRE - incredible. The Ngeende people are a small group of 8500 integrated into the Kuba kingdom in the early 1700s. They employ a number of dance masks in their ceremonies including the Ngeende. The large horn projecting from the top is a stylized elephant trunk representing royal power. This mask is composed of wood, vegetal fiber, cowrie shells, beads. The most intricate beadwork in every section of this mask- geometric designs in beadwork.  A padded piece which encases the head. Cowrie shells in perfect patterns over the horn, sides of helmet, padded piece, eyes, colorful beaded accents on the edges from the padding. Wood nose and ears. Lined in a coarse burlap- type fabric. Size: 27 inches high x 16 inches wide (23 inches wide with raffia). Value- $1200. Kuba, Zaire, Africa. Shipping and handling- $45.00. International- pay actual cost (Europe- $60.00).       krillin98 store Place a Bid!