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Wooden mask from Nigeria, 47 cm high and 42 cm wide, not supplied with a stand, in good condition.

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The origins of this mask practice also date back almost as far as the founding of the Kétou kingdom. In Kétou, the Gèlèdè is a secret society that one joins to protect oneself from death, illness, and to ensure personal growth, wealth, and fertility.

The origins of this mask practice also date back almost as far as the founding of the Kétou kingdom. In Kétou, the Gèlèdè is a secret society that one joins to protect oneself from death, illness, and to ensure personal growth, wealth, and fertility.

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Country of Origin
Nigeria
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Height
47 cm
Width
42 cm
FranceVerified
34
Objects sold
Private

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