Masque Gle - Bété (No reserve price)
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Description from the seller
Originally, the mask, called 'grè' in Bété, is a traditional entity originating from the mountainous west. The 'glè' comes from the word 'gla' of the Guere ethnicity. It has undergone transformations throughout its history.
Bété masks are generally worn during joyful or sorrowful occasions.
Since there are no specific traditional festivals, masks are used during celebratory ceremonies.
Bété African masks also appear during days of large gatherings, especially during community march days.
Seller's Story
Tribal Collection – African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to discovering and celebrating both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery features a curated selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent.
Each piece is selected for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Tribal Collection highlights ancient works full of meaning while also fostering a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists.
More than just a gallery, Tribal Collection is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
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Originally, the mask, called 'grè' in Bété, is a traditional entity originating from the mountainous west. The 'glè' comes from the word 'gla' of the Guere ethnicity. It has undergone transformations throughout its history.
Bété masks are generally worn during joyful or sorrowful occasions.
Since there are no specific traditional festivals, masks are used during celebratory ceremonies.
Bété African masks also appear during days of large gatherings, especially during community march days.
Seller's Story
Tribal Collection – African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to discovering and celebrating both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery features a curated selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent.
Each piece is selected for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Tribal Collection highlights ancient works full of meaning while also fostering a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists.
More than just a gallery, Tribal Collection is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
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Indigenous object name
Bété
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Masque Gle
Height
32 cm
Width
19 cm
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