1. How long  before I receive my purchase?

We ship no later than the 2nd business day after your purchase has been completed.   The transit time depends upon where you live.  For the Eastern seaboard, allow 7-9 days.  West coast, allow 3-4 days. Outside the continental USA and Canada, allow up to three weeks.  If you are purchasing a Thang Ka allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.

2. I live in the Portland-Vancouver metro area, can I pick the item up?

Yes, you can pick it up, however prior arrangements must be made on a case by case basis.

3. What if I want to return the item?

We allow returns for any reason, or no reason at all.  We must be notified within 15 days of your delivery, and the item must be received at our warehouse within 30 days (USA & Canada).  Item must be returned in original condition before a refund of purchase price will be given.  Buyer pays all shipping.* Shipment must be insured. We recommend using delivery confirmation.  *If the item was not as described, we will reimburse the full price including shipping both ways.

4. I lost my Certificate of Authenticity, can I get another?

In most cases you can get a replacement certificate. They cost $40.00 and will have a photo copy of the brush signature (it will be difficult for the naked eye to tell the difference).  Of course, you will have to provide documentation that you have an authentic Wutun creation.  I need to see a good quality picture of the piece, so I can match it up with what I have on file.

5. My item looks like it has recycled or used wood in it, what's up with this?

Most of the creations made  produced between 1950 -1972 are from recycled material.  There are two factors to consider. Poverty and resources.  Subsequent to the annexation and the ensuing cultural revolution, the economic situation has been ever worsening. 

6. Can I see your items in person?

I do not have a store front, arrangements can be made to see individual items at the warehouse, however viewing of the entire inventory is not possible as the warehouse has steel storage shelves 10 feet high and is very crowded; it has been arranged for optimum use of storage space and not optimum viewing. Some very high value items are stored at a different location that shall remain secret.

7. Why are the monks signing these certificates of authenticity?  Are they looking to gain fame for themselves, contrary to what they profess?

We have asked the Monks to do this. There are many fakes on the market that come out of factories that have nothing to do with art or spirituality.  We feel that the kyungbur, colors, and themes of these pieces combine to make worthwhile and beautiful pieces of art.  The particular pieces that we are currently offering, with the exception of the Thang Ka's, were made between 1600 and 1972. They were made exclusively for the local monks and for other monasteries, not for export.  Unfortunately, the Cultural Revolution made it impractical and dangerous to possess this artwork.  In view of all these factors, we wanted to offer our customers an unique opportunity to own a piece of the past while assuring them that it is indeed authentic.  There is a very limited supply of these creations, and we also believethey will greatly increase in value in the coming years.