CONTEMPLATIVE KUBA ROYAL PORTRAIT STATUE ~ African Art Start Price USD 158.00 Current Price USD 158.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 175.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, September 04, 2008 End Time Sunday, September 14, 2008 Location New York See more about 'CONTEMPLATIVE KUBA ROYAL PORTRAIT STATUE ~ African Art' Description      • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •     Item offered:   Kuba Royal Ndop Portrait Statue                         (DR Congo)   • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . Description:Representing a tribal royal, on offer is a handsomely  carved ndop portrait statue from the Kuba people of the DR Congo. With his powerful presence, this wise old spirit exhibits supreme dignity & composure. His figure is characteristically full-bellied & -breasted & his facial features are strong & mature. The jewelry — necklace, arm- & wrist-bands — is a sign of wealth, power, & status. He holds an orb in his left hand.Carved from dense wood, the piece is quite heavy & massive, & shows excellent patina & age-related wear. Despite some imperfections in the wood, including dry age-cracks, this imposing sculpture is in very good overall condition. . ..... .. . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Materials: woodEstimated age: 30+ years Approximate dimensions:12.5" H x 5.25" W x 4.25" D Total shipping weight: ca. 8-lbs.All sales final.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •.   . .   .Seller's note: for any buyers presently without an active PayPal account, &/or for those who currently have an eBay Feedback Score of "0" or less, who may be interested in bidding on/purchasing this item, please contact the seller FIRST using the "Ask seller a question" link to inquire about possible payment options & arrangements. Please accept our many apologies for any inconvenience this may cause; however, recent fraudulent & uncompleted transactions have unfortunately made it necessary to include certain stipulations to our eBay listings, including "PayPal account required." We sincerely regret having to implement these changes, but please know we will make every effort to accommodate you!.   .Payment must be made within 4 days of end of auction/sale. Seller reserves the right to relist any item not fully paid for within this specified period of time. All items carefully packed, & shipped promptly after payment received/cleared. If multiple items are purchased, we'll be happy to combine them, whenever possible, to help save on shipping costs. Unless otherwise specified in the item description, shipping to the U.S. will generally be via USPS Parcel Post or UPS Ground Service. Expedited shipping upgrade is available & optional (please contact seller for adjusted shipping fees). Will ship worldwide, with international shipping rates to be determined by buyer's location. Insurance optional/additional, based on final sale price. Seller not responsible for any damages incurred during shipping. Buyer is requested to contact seller within 2 days of close of auction to confirm payment plans & shipping preferences.. . Place a Bid!