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Print This Page | AfriGalleries invite buyers and other interested parties to ask questions about our services and other issues related to African art. Questions will be answered by AfriGalleries staff and regularly posted on this page. You can also browse for answers using the "Related links" menu above. |
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1. Is it true that most African art is made from wood?
Although most European art collectors believe that this is true, further discoveries turned up numerous bronze pieces, and numerous soapstone works of art, originating within the African region. However, one should determine the definition of art from an African perspective. Additionally various materials have been known to be used, including fibre, metals, copper, gold, silver, brass, stones, wood, and in some cases, very rare gemstones.
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2. If l buy African art, will this have a 'spiritual' influence on my house or my business?
Items in the Fetish collection could have a 'spiritual' influence. But that is if one uses the art in the rituals that is was meant to be used in.
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3. Am l inviting African ancestors into my home with these purchases and am l going to
witness any supernatural manifestations??
No.
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4. Is AfriGalleries an authority on African art and can AfriGalleries authenticate and issue
certificates of evaluation of African artworks?
Yes. AfriGalleries is an authority on African art and can authenticate and issue certificates of evaluation of African artworks.
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5. What kind of art does AfriGalleries sell?
Only African artworks.
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6. How do you acquire arts for sale?
We acquire most of our antique art from tribal chiefs throughout Africa. Other items such as the decorative items, we acquire from the artists themselves.
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7. Are all arts offered for sale by AfriGalleries located in South Africa?
Most of the art is located in South Africa, other artworks are located in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ivory Coast.
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8. How do you evaluate arts offered for sale on this website?
The old items are sent to a laboratory where the material is tested and its age is verified. This age then determines the price of the artifact.
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9. Do you restore all arts offered for sale prior to selling?
We only restore the artworks that are in a damaged condition when we receive them.
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10. Do you supply bulk African arts, or sell only unique items?
Certain items such as the Decorative Items or Jewellery can be supplied in bulk. Other items such as the Exclusive Collection are unique. Contact us if in doubt - click here.
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11. Do you have a showroom, or gallery, where the arts can be viewed?
Yes.
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