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[TITLE] Collectible Handmade Chinese Folk Art Wood Hand Carved Painted NUO MASK Walldecor Art - TUN KOU(Gate Deity) Sale Quantity : 1 Mask Material: Poplar Wood Color: As shown in photo Dimension: cm = 20(H) X 33(W) X 10(D) Inches = 7 4/5(H) X 13(W) X 4(D ) Approx. Net weight: 601 grams = 1.32 lbs Title: Tun Kou or Chinese Gate Deity Brief Introduction: > This exquisite and unique mask is carved out by hand of folk artists without using any machine in China. This mask is the Tun Kou. It means in English "swallow mouth" = terminate all bad things. Its shape is generally designed as a tiger's head, with a sword in its mouth and a word of "wang" or taoism religion symbol - Eight-Diagram on its forehead. Our people usually hang it on the door. Why do people hang it at the top of the door? Why should it make a tiger head? This is because in the ancients times, we believe the evil, ghosts which are most fearful. This invisible evil, which threatens the safety of the family, threatens the health and survival of the person. So, our people believed that the tiger was the most powerful and fierce in the world, tiger can swallow all the devils when they enter our house, even the devils escaped, but the sword in Tun Kou's mouth can fly to kill them. We believe these masks are auspicious who can bring the fortune, lucky to us. The whole artwork show you the stateliness, verve. He can protect you from disaster, and show you a bright way . > I have an idea: Because I don't have a car, but always dreams one day can put this mask onto my car instead of auto logos, I think it will be very cool. > Because these masks were all hand carved, no two could be the same. > Can be given as a special gift or use yourself to decorate your home with a exotic flare. Or use it for exorcising. They are worth and high valuable for collecting . > I have kept these masks in good condition more than 7 years, if you see some very small cracks in few of them. Don't worry. it's normal for wood, they won't be broken. Just keep them in dry place then it will enhance their beauty. > Simple introduction of the images: 1~7: The mask you will receive and the details. 8~9 : Height and width and depth. 10. Backside. > The origin and function of China's mask: Please go to my eBay store search engine and enter key word : Mask in the search field for a full list of them . Payment must be received within 7 days. All items are shipped via China Air Registered Mail Post service within 1 business day after your payment cleared. Items will arrive in 10~15 business days(Most shipments arrive in 10 ~ 15 business days, but may take up to a month or 4~6 weeks depending your location and go through both customs). I'm not responsible once the packages leave my hands to your destination. Feedback Policy Our feedback policy is as follows: We leave feedback when we receive it. This assures us that your shipment has arrived at its destination. If there are any problems, please email us before posting feedback. Leave me a chance to resolve the issue first. Friendly Notice: When you receive our items, pls check its total quantity and quality, we had a rigorous check before posted your items. If there is some mistake or any unsatisfied feeling about our items, pls email us in the first time, we would try our best reply you and satisfied you in the first time in any way we can!!! International Buyers Please Note: - Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer responsibility. - Please check with your country customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. Our working time: Beijing Time 8:00AM-6:00PM (except weekend) Any question would be highly appreciated, we would reply in 24 hours (weekend in 48 hours), we have time lag :) It is important you are happy with everything you buy from Ideaboat. If you are not 100% happy, send it back for a full refund or exchange within 30 days. Refunds will be given if item is returned to me in the same condition as it was when I mailed it to you. Unless I made a mistake in what I sent you, I am not able to refund cost of shipping. Thank you