Description: Mid-Century Vintage We Guere Wobe Carved Wood Face Mask 20" Liberia Tribal Use Mid-Century Vintage We Guere Wobe Carved Wood Face Mask, 20" Western Africa, likely Liberia, Tribal Use This is a large (20 inches) and rare and beautifully carved Mid 20th Century We Guere Wood Face Mask from the Liberia in West Africa. It is possible that this is also from Ivory Coast. "In this region, masks such as this one typically start as simple, unadorned objects carved by a male artist. The mask is then handed down through generations with each new wearer adding adornments. According to the We, as each generation adds to the mask, it grows in ritual significance and power. The individual honored with wearing the mask traditionally wears an oversized skirt made of raffia fronds and may carry a ceremonial staff." Wikipedia, 2024. This wood mask has incrusted yellow glass beads, raffia, red cloth, various pigments throughout and various pieces of cloth, tied in different manners to create the idea of hair, crown or helmet. This mask would have been used for tribal use. Dimensions: 20 x 14 x 6 inches Weight: 7 lb Condition: Good condition. Gorgeous aged patina. Minor scuffs, cracks, losses, old worm holes, commensurate with age and use. Please see photos PRICE: $225.00 Shipping: USPS Ground Advantage, Fedex or UPS (Whichever is cheaper) shipping Cost in the US is $22.99. Ebay International Shipping or contact seller for additional international shipping rates. I can ship more than one item together and give you better rates, just contact me and I will respond. I usually answer questions very quickly (depending on time difference) Customs duty, VAT, or import duty is the responsibility of the buyer. All items for sale are vintage or antique and it may show evidence of wear. Please see condition report and photos. I try to describe the items to the best of my ability. Please review the information, photos and/ or ask questions before bidding. All listings are described as to the best of my knowledge, through careful research and price and description comparison.30 day returns, buyer pays return shipping Payment Terms: Payments are due within 48 hours of the end of the auction or listing. Shipping: USPS Ground Advantage, Fedex or UPS (Whichever is cheaper) shipping Cost in the US is $22.99. Shipment will be sent with tracking and careful, sturdy packing, recycled, when possible. We will ship your item as soon as possible. Shipping usually takes no more than two business days. If you have any questions please contact us before bidding. For international shipping, we use Ebay Global shipping. If you need this shipped with particular requests, please contact me for international shipping rates before purchasing. We welcome all reasonable offers! We appreciate your business! Please check out my other items. Thank you for looking and good luck!
Price: 225 USD
Location: Los Angeles, California
End Time: 2024-11-20T01:19:25.000Z
Shipping Cost: 64.99 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
large vintage mid-century We Guere mask: 20" vintage mid-century we guere mask
Provenance: Purchased from British Collection
We People Guere Vintage Wood carved Face Mask: We People of West Africa Tribal Use Mask
Mid-Century Western African We Guere Mask: Mid-Century Western African We Guere Mask Tribal Use
Region: West Africa
other possible nation origins: possibly Ivory Coast
Country/Region of Manufacture: Liberia
Mask made by the The We People of Western Africa: Mask made by the Krahn or Guere people of West Africa
Culture: We Guere
Handmade: Yes
Age: Mid-century circa 1930-1970
