MUSEUM QUALITY ANTIQUE ATTIE MOTHER & CHILD 28" TALLLL Start Price USD 249.99 Current Price USD 249.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 300.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, July 02, 2008 End Time Wednesday, July 09, 2008 Location TANQUE VERDE VALLEY See more about ' MUSEUM QUALITY ANTIQUE ATTIE MOTHER & CHILD 28" TALLLL' Description ATTIE WOMEN WITH BABYIVORY COAST 28 " TALL  A BEAUTIFUL MUSEUM QUALITY  EXAMPLE OF TRADITIONAL STYLISTIC CARVING,STANDING ON A PEDESTAL AND UPON A TURTLE ELABORATE HAIR STYLE,A GREAT PATINA,HARD,DRY WOOD ,IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. PRE C. 1950 ( est.) The Attie are one of the Lagoons people and are southern neighbors of the Baule. Attie figures are, like those of the Baule, among the most elegant and designed pieces in Africa. Many show careful execution of face, coiffure and scarification details, with refined forms but no loss of expressiveness and power. The quiet, dignified figures embody spirits from the other world. They functioned as the home of a spirit to whom sacrifices were made and had to be placated with care. Figures were the abode of spirits associated with diviners. In ritual performances the spirit would come out to possess the diviner, causing a trance. The display of the figures would enhance and support the ensuing dance. The distinctive style of the Attie includes more bulbous limbs, with a ryhthm of bulges and constrictions. The heads and eyes are large and scarification is often imitated by small wood pegs.. FOR MORE EXAMPLES PLEASE SEE :http://www.hamillgallery.com/ATTIE/AttieFigures/Attie06.htmlOR http://www.hamillgallery.com/ATTIE/AttieFigures/Attie06.html Shipping is $ 35.00. USA $ 50 .00 INTERNATIONAL INSURED  *** Please note that all old used Arts will have minor imperfections, chips, age          cracks and other minor irregularities.*** If you cannot live with that or want a perfect piece, Please do not bid as old used items are never perfect. I will try my best to point out anything beyond that in my item descriptions. PLEASE READ THE LISTING BEFORE BIDDING . DO NOT BID IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO PAY. Return Policy:  All items purchased can be returned for a credit within 14 days if item is not as  described (minus shipping costs). PLEASE JUST RETURN  IT,( IF BROKEN), TO DELIVERY PERSON.   POLICIES: Buyer prepays, plus shipping and handling. , INSURANCE is included. International postage will vary depending on country. Winning bidders outside of the United States get Air  Mail. After the auction has ended, I will send you email notification of your winning bid, requesting your shipping information. Upon your reply, due within 3 business days, I will email you with complete information for mailing in your payment or charging through eBay's PayPal (available for U.S. customers and now most International countries). Payments are due within 14 days from close of auction. Seller reserves the right to relist item if payment is not received within stated time. Please check out my feedback comments left by ALL MY satisfied customers regarding my accuracy of descriptions, quality of merchandise and care in shipping. As an Ebay Power  Seller we guarantee our descriptions to be accurate. Sorry, no refunds for buyer’s remorse. I invite you to please view my listing of other current eBay auctions. Multiple auctions won by the same bidder can be combined to help save on postage. SELLER RETAINS THE RIGHT TO NOT SELL TO ANY BIDDER Winning bidders,Please follow the Auto Response          URL and enter your mailing address, so that your merchandise will be sent to the correct address. Payment methods: If paying with a check or money order, follow the CONGRATULATIONS response E mail for our mailing address. If paying with credit cards through PAYPAL, My account ID is: ethnoartsinc@netscape.net E mail through ebay if you have any questions or would like an invoice for Paypal.  HAPPY BIDDING , HAVE                                                                                    A GREAT DAY AND GOOD LUCK Place a Bid!