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 COMES ON STAND Late 20th Century 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 FRIEGHT INSTEAD OF UPS. Mask on Stand 68" tall Mask 44" tall 27" Top Head Tall 23" Top Head Wide Front 8" Bottom Beak Long 10" Bottom Beak Wide Back 12" Back Beak Long 9" Back Beak Wide 9" Back Beak Tall 25" Beak Front to Back 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. #111
Price: 1440 USD
Location: Overland Park, Kansas
End Time: 2024-08-17T20:36:20.000Z
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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
Material: Bark Cloth
Original/Reproduction: Original
