CHOKWE - 4 CHAIRS & TABLE - ROYAL SET - ANGOLA / ZAMBIA SPECTACULAR ROYAL FURNITURE Start Price USD 25,000.00 Current Price USD 25,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, September 01, 2008 End Time Monday, September 08, 2008 Location North York, Ontario See more about 'CHOKWE - 4 CHAIRS & TABLE - ROYAL SET - ANGOLA / ZAMBIA' Description SquareTrade © AP6.0 CHOKWE - 4 CHAIRS & TABLE - ROYAL SET - ANGOLA / ZAMBIA Description: A most impressive work of art from the Chokwe peoples of Angola, Dem. Rep of Congo and Zambia. This set is from the western part of Zambia, west of the Zambezi River, and shows a strong Mbunda influence. The chairs vary in height, size and width slightly. Each was meant for a particular person in a family or village hierarchy. The table with its Sachihongo face (male ancestor) carved into it measures 22 x 26 x 26 inches. All the chairs depict the face of Pwevo the archetype of womanhood and symbol of female beauty and fertility. The top of the backs each has a carving of a royal chief with two guards on either side of his throne. The legs of the chairs and tables depict women pounding corn with pestle and mortar. The seats of the chairs are of animal hide stretched on the wooden frame. Each piece of furniture is made from one piece of wood. Chair one measures 49 x 22 x 19 inches. Chair two measures 50 x 27 x 19 inches. Chair three measures 50 x 22 x 17 inches. Chair four measures 50 x 19 x 19 inches. All pieces are in excellent condition with minor scrapes or age cracks. The table has an age crack with signs of tribal repair.     Origin:  Chokwe    Materials:  wood, studs, leather    Condition:  Excellent, age crack, tribal repair   Payment:Payment is due within 7 days of auction closing. We accept Paypal, money orders, bank drafts,bank wires and cash (on pick-up only). Winning bidder invoice includes auction total, shipping costs and insurance (if taken). International bidders should note that we are not responsible for any taxes or duties assessed by the Customs agency of destination countries. Where a payment cannot be made within 7 days of auction closing, please email before bidding to request extended payment terms. If you have already placed a bid, please email as soon as you are aware that your payment might be late. If no contact or payment has been received within 7 days of auction closing, an Unpaid Item Strike will be given and the item(s) relisted.Shipping: Please note that large and/or heavy items have higher shipping rates. Posted shipping rates reflect an estimation of actual shipping costs and include packaging materials and handling*. Items can be combined to reduce shipping costs. We do not profit from shipping fees. Actually, many items cost us a few dollars more to ship than the amount paid! *We use 100% professional packaging materials, including custom-made double-wall boxes, industrial 1/2" bubble wrap, 60 lb. packing paper and quality sealing tape. Items will be shipped within 5 business days of receipt of payment. Items shipped to North American destinations will arrive within 5 to 15 business days of shipment, depending on zip/postal code. European bidders can expect delivery in approximately 2-6 weeks. Items shipped to Asia may take up to 12 weeks. Shipping costs may be combined on multiple items. All items are packed professionally, and insurance is available and recommended on most items, to most countries. Though we will assist insured bidders in the rare event of a loss (once in over 6 years of online sales), We are not responsible for items once they have been shipped. Successful Toronto bidders may pick up their items at our Toronto Gallery (by appointment only). Place a Bid!