Description: This is a fabulous One of a Kind Old and Used Kavat Bush Spirit Night Fire Dancing Mask from Baining People of New Britain. This dramatic bark cloth Kavat mask is created by Central Baining peoples of New Britain, part of the New Guinea Islands and are used in the night dances, a nocturnal performance lit by firelight. The Central Baining practice both day day and night dance rites. The night dance, by contrast, is accompanied by a male orchestra and dedicated to spirits, animals, and commodities associated with the surrounding forest. The masks of the night dance often represent the spirit of animals of the bush' particularly animals associated with the hunt. The list of animal forms is large for all three areas. The Chachet night-dance helmet masks include various pigs , owls, rats, fish, fruit-eating bats and various bush birds ) as well as human-like and plant-like spirits. This mask is made with Bush materials. The Mask itself is Bark cloth with Bamboo and Reeds for the framework and tree Sap and Berries for the dyes. This Banning Fire Dance Mask is Museum quality and a real collectors item. This mask has personality and style and would wonderful addition to your home. This mask shows age from use, some minor tears, singed marks from running through fire and some discoloration, but over all in good condition. One of a Kind and Museum Quality PLEASE NOTE: SHIPPING COST MAY BE MORE THAN eBAY SAYS DUE TO LIMITATIONS FOR CORRECTLY BEING ABLE TO CALCULATE THE CORRECT SHIPPING METHOD, THESE MASKS MAY NEED TO BE CRATED AND SHIPPED VIA FREIGHT INSTEAD OF UPS. COMES ON STAND Late 20th Century Mask 70 Inches Tall On stand Mask 48 Inches Tall 23 Inches Wide Eyes 27 Inches Deep Lip 16.5 Inches Long 8 Inch Wide Body AT BACARA WE STAND BEHIND ALL OF OUR MERCHANDISE. FULL MONEY BACK GUARANTEE WILL BE PROVIDED FOR DISSATISFIED CUSTOMERS. YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR MAIN GOAL, AND WE THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING AT BACARA. #LNov2020#71
Price: 1600 USD
Location: Overland Park, Kansas
End Time: 2024-08-29T17:58:34.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A 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 or replacement (buyer's choice)
Color: Multi-Color
Culture: Pacific Islands & Oceania
Maker: Baining People
Material: Bark Cloth
Original/Reproduction: Original
