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Ethnographic
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Ibibio / Nigeria
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USD 975.00 |
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USD 975.00 |
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| Start Time |
Friday, July 18, 2008 |
| End Time |
Monday, July 28, 2008 |
| Location |
Miami, Florida |
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SquareTrade © AP6.0 Check out my other items! Be sure to add me to your favorites list! Free Shipping within the USA IBIBIO / Nigeria / Janus faced Power-Staff / H 14 1/2 inches / wood, kaolin, brown patina / Provenance: Private Collection The Ibibio poeple of southern Nigeria are related to the Annang and Efik people, who are living together in a area known as Cross River State, and speak Ibibio language . The powerful Ekpo society exercises social and economic control . The Amama, the highest ranking, and consequently wealthiest members of the Ekpo society often appropriate hundreds of acres of palm trees, the economic staple of the region for their own use, and ensure, that their sons achieve the same powerful positions within the society. Villages are ruled by a group of village elders (Ekpo Ndem Isong) Their decisions are enforced by members of the Ekpo society who act as messengers of the ancestors (ikan). Statues and ritual implements are used by the Ekpo society in the cult of the ancestors . Masks are worn when judgements are passed and enforced . Wooden sculptures are very detailed, and often resemble a specific person. Artists capture beauty as well as the hideous forms of evil spirits Free shipping within the USA Dear Customer Please do NOT ask us for DISCOUNTS. This gallery is proud to offer museum grade African artifacts at the most competitive prices. All of our pieces compare favorably with the prices achieved for similar high quality pieces by the major auction houses. We don’t add 20% first, only to take it off later, as it is common practice in the art business. We guarantee that our pieces are authentic, and as described. We will accept returns if the item does not meet with our customer’s approval, or has been accidentally mis-represented , mis-identified, or erroneously dated, and is accompanied in such cases by a written statement supporting the claim from: A curator of African art at a major museum. A specialized appraiser in African art from one of the auction houses. A recognized testing laboratory, using scientific testing methods such as thermoluminescence for pottery, and certain bronze pieces, or spectroscopic tests for wooden objects. Refunds include: Selling price, shipping, insurance, testing expenses up to $ 100.00.Taxes and duties are the buyer’s responsibility, and are not reimbursed
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