Mechak Antique Tibetan Turquoise Lighter Himalayan Nomad Khampa Tibet 25703

Description: OLD MECHAK TIBETAN FLINT LIGHTER , CHISELED IRON AND BRASS Turquoise100% handcrafted Art and Tradition of the Khampa nomadic peopleTibetan lighter or Mechak (Mecha), often worn on the belt.This object, from the nomadic Khampa people, served as a fire starter.The mechak is most often decorated with traditional motifs and symbols of Tibetan Buddhism. Some metal parts (iron and brass) can be silvered and chiseled.It is worn on the belt by the Khampa nomads who live in the remote parts of the Nepal-Tibetan border. the mecha serves as a fire starter. The iron part is rubbed vigorously against a flint, from which sparks emerge to start the fire.Inside, the Mechak, a sort of pouch can hold rudimentary tools for emergency sewing and thread. Good condition Approximate dimensions without the tab: approximately 12.8 x 8.5 x 2 cmPresence of traces of wear and rust. Weight: 260 grams +/- Nepal/Tibet REF: 080921 / E8 /25703/ Customer satisfaction is our priority, so please take the following points into account: Delivery addressItems will be shipped to the address on your EBAY account unless you pay by PayPal.If paying via PayPal, the order can only be delivered to the address indicated in your PayPal account.ATTENTION : We cannot change the shipping address for PayPal payment, so please make sure the address is correct on your PayPal account before placing an order.Delivery times that we indicate are always estimates and never commitments.Delivery of our items may be delayed by events beyond our control such as a health crisis, a strike, a customs clearance procedure, etc.Under no circumstances can we be held responsible for delays in delivery, and we do not grant any discount or refund in this regard.If you need to receive your order by a specific date such as a birthday or Christmas, we recommend ordering well in advance.We cannot "expedite" delivery, but we will do everything we can to ensure that you receive your order as soon as possible.Estimated delivery time by country and your delivery service:Metropolitan France: approximately 72 hours (La Poste) except Mondial Relay.EU countries: 1 week to 10 days depending on the countryCzech Republic: about 7-10 days.Australia: approximately 4 weeks.Canada: approximately 3 weeks.Iceland: about 10 days.Israel: about 4 weeks.Japan: about 4 weeks.Norway: about 10 days.Romania: about 2 weeks.United Kingdom: approximately 7 to 10 days depending on customs formalities.Russia: about 4 weeks.Singapore: about 4 weeks.Switzerland: approximately 1 week depending on customs formalities.Thailand: about 4 weeks.Ukraine: about 4 weeks.USA: approximately 10 to 30 days depending on the weight of the package and the State.Vietnam: about 4 weeks.Reminder : these deadlines are based on estimates and are given for purely indicative purposes, they do not constitute a commitment.Import customs formalities, customs duties and taxesPlease note that as our warehouses are in France, our items, depending on the country where the package is received, may be subject to customs formalities and additional charges when you receive them.We deliver in Incoterms® DAP (delivered at destination), this means that the goods are considered delivered when they are made available to the buyer at destination on the arriving means of transport, without being unloaded.Therefore, the buyer is responsible for customs formalities, payment of duties and taxes (including VAT) due on importation and unloading of the goods at destination.We are not responsible for these charges and we cannot charge you in advance for these charges.For delivery outside the European Union, VAT and customs duties apply according to the legislation of your country.It is worn on the belt by the Khampa nomads who live in the remote parts of the Nepal-Tibetan border. the mecha serves as a fire starter. The iron part is rubbed vigorously against a flint, from which sparks emerge to start the fire. Please note that as our warehouses are in France, our items, depending on the country where the package is received, may be subject to customs formalities and additional charges when you receive them. We deliver in Incoterms® DAP (delivered at destination), this means that the goods are considered delivered when they are made available to the buyer at destination on the arriving means of transport, without being unloaded. Therefore, the buyer is responsible for customs formalities, payment of duties and taxes (including VAT) due on importation and unloading of

Price: 152.46 USD

Location: Ardres

End Time: 2024-11-27T00:21:36.000Z

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