Description: Up for bid is an original vintage pre-owned Beaded Face Mask Wall Hanging Handmade by a Huichol Artist. Found at a family estate sale of a world traveler. The family stated that their grandmother made frequent trips to Mexico between 1980-90s and would purchase Beaded artwork by the Huichol people. This is Huichol Beaded Face Mask with Sacred Symbols that was Handmade by a Huichol Artist. Each symbol in their art has a specific meaning and representations of their deities, stories, and myths. Beads were applied with a beeswax and a resin mixture. The mask is made of wood, then it’s covered with beeswax and finally, the beads are attached bead by bead with no previous design, only the Huichol artist’s own creativity and talent that guides them. An original one of its kind. Measures about 9” long by 5.5” wide by about 3.25” tall. It in great condition and only been used as a display in a China cabinet. There may be occasional loss of a random bead due to age. Might have some surface dust. Huichol Bead Art: The Huichol people are an indigenous tribe living in secluded settlements within Mexico’s Sierra Madre mountains. They are known for their beautiful Huichol art — animal figures, jaguar heads, masks and ceremonial bowls coated with beeswax, then covered in tiny, glass beads. Hundreds of beads, set in place one at a time, produce dazzling patterns derived from their ancestry and spirituality. The creation of this Huichol bead art requires a great deal of inspiration, patience and concentration, all characteristics of the Huichol Indian outlook on life. Please see pictures for more condition details or e-mail with any questions. Thank you for looking. Happy bidding!!! Items condition: Please take a moment to enlarge & view all the detailed photos, as they are the true description for the condition of this item and override any written description above. I'm selling mostly used items purchased at Estate Sales. I try to describe the best I can but the photos capture what may have been missed in the written description. I try to describe everything to the best of my knowledge but very few things I sell are Brand New and it will be stated in the listing if they are new. If it looks like a stain, nick, or fading in the photographs then it probably is, but I believe the condition of these items is part of their charm. Payment: Prompt payment following the close of the auction is appreciated. Please note that an unpaid item case will automatically be opened by eBay after 4 days (unless other payment arrangements are made). If any problems are encountered in making payment, please contact me. I am always happy to work with my customers. Shipping: Shipping is offered within the continental USA. Preferred shipping carriers include USPS, UPS and FedEx. Shipping price includes shipping and handling. If you use a PO Box number, please contact me before bidding or purchase. Please do not buy this if you do not have a shipping address in the USA. Items will ship within 1-2 business days (often the next day) after receipt of payment. All items will be carefully packaged to avoid damage in transit. I will offer combined shipping discounts on auction items. If purchasing multiple auction items, please allow time for me to send an invoice with the correct calculated shipping before making payment. Return Policy: Returns are accepted if notified promptly after receipt of the item and the item is not being sold as is. The item must be returned in its original condition within 30 days (i.e., unopened, tags attached, etc.). The buyer is responsible for all shipping costs, except in the case of damaged or defective items. About My Store: I enjoy perusing yard sales, estate sales and thrift stores for great and interesting finds. So, you never know what you will come across in my auctions. I like to offer a wide variety of merchandise to keep things interesting. All of my inventory is stored in a smoke-free environment. I do not use drop shippers, so you can expect fast delivery of your purchase. Contact Me: The number one goal is customer satisfaction. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. I strive to provide nothing less than 5 star service and hope to have this reflected in my ratings. Positive feedback is always appreciated and will be reciprocated. Please contact me with any problems prior to leaving feedback. I am confident that all issues can and will be resolved.
Price: 89.99 USD
Location: San Antonio, Texas
End Time: 2024-08-23T12:44:42.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12.8 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
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
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
Culture: Mexican
Handmade: Yes