Fetish sculpture Gbekré - Baule - Côte d'Ivoire

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Description from the seller

Powerful sculpture depicting a primate in a frontal position, with a round head, triangular snout with a flat nose, and a semi-open mouth. The arms are bent, with cupped hands holding a cup. The legs are sturdy and...
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A sculpture of perfect balance and precise carving that conveys both serenity and strength.
Fetish carrying a cup representing the monkey Gbekré. It had the function of protecting.
the village
Deep layer of sacrifice due to ritual libations.

Provenance
Private collection, Spain. (acquired in the south of
France in the early 2000s

Bibliography
Susan M. Vogel. 1997. Baule. African Art Western Eyes. Yale University Press, The Museum for
African Art New York
-A-M Boyer, P. Girard, M. Rivière. 1997. Primitive Arts of Ivory Coast. Sépia Editions. France.

Seller's Story

Experts in Ancient African Art
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Powerful sculpture depicting a primate in a frontal position, with a round head, triangular snout with a flat nose, and a semi-open mouth. The arms are bent, with cupped hands holding a cup. The legs are sturdy and...
hits
A sculpture of perfect balance and precise carving that conveys both serenity and strength.
Fetish carrying a cup representing the monkey Gbekré. It had the function of protecting.
the village
Deep layer of sacrifice due to ritual libations.

Provenance
Private collection, Spain. (acquired in the south of
France in the early 2000s

Bibliography
Susan M. Vogel. 1997. Baule. African Art Western Eyes. Yale University Press, The Museum for
African Art New York
-A-M Boyer, P. Girard, M. Rivière. 1997. Primitive Arts of Ivory Coast. Sépia Editions. France.

Seller's Story

Experts in Ancient African Art
Translated by Google Translate

Details

No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Baule
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Period
Late 19th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Fetish sculpture Gbekré
Height
64 cm
Width
15 cm
SpainVerified
255
Objects sold
100%
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