Mask - Bété. - Côte d'Ivoire
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Mask attributed to the Bété from Côte d’Ivoire, dating to the mid-20th century, from a private collection, 41 cm high by 1 cm wide by 1 cm deep, in excellent condition and authentic.
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Mask with a haunting expression, typical of the Bété, a group close to the Dan at the Ivory Coast–Liberia border.
It features a square, dentate mouth with a slight prognathism, and the forehead marked by a central line.
Collected in the 1970s during a trip to Côte d’Ivoire — information from the former owner.
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Mask with a haunting expression, typical of the Bété, a group close to the Dan at the Ivory Coast–Liberia border.
It features a square, dentate mouth with a slight prognathism, and the forehead marked by a central line.
Collected in the 1970s during a trip to Côte d’Ivoire — information from the former owner.
Introducing Our Expertise House
Based in Belgium, our expert house and sales house specializes in African and ethnographic art. A leading seller on Catawiki for over 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a track record of several hundred sales with a nearly 100% satisfaction rate.
We regularly assist with liquidations, successions and dispersions of collections, in collaboration with private individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent and accessible, with sales often offered without a reserve price.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
Shipping guaranteed within 24 hours, with careful packing, insurance and tracking.
Contact 7 days a week: we remain available for any questions or requests for further information.
Details
Indigenous object name
Mask
Ethnic group/ culture
Bété.
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
41 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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