Antique statue at Ebay for $ 25

[stars]

have a look http://cgi.ebay.com/Antique-Hand-Carved-Wood-African-Woman-Bust-LOOK_W0QQitemZ120236184588

The description says:
"Beautiful antique, hand carved wood African Style Bust of a woman with a long head. A stunning large wood bust type carving in great condition with some small nicks. A real old one. This is not a new piece, it's an old one from the late 1800s to early 1900s."

Looks so fresh, can´t believe this one´s old 

[gofem]

I think you´re right. Seems to me new bullshit as well. But its not been sold, so noone was too stupid to buy

[ASHSMI]

I know with things like autographs and rare pictures you will get a pice of paprer saying the particulay who what and where of the item so you supposedly know its for real,anyone seen something like this for art?

[admin]

That seems to me one of the big problems which we have with african tribal art. Everyone says "buy from a good dealer". But even there you may find items which are "doubtful". When I visited BRUNEAF I didn´t like all the pieces I saw there ...

In the stamp collecting world or for carpets there is a well established system of experts, which issue real certificates. I´m not aware of something like this here. Would really help to have something like that

[Asad]

Haha, antiques for $25 ?

For gods sake don't trust them ...