Bijagos - Guinea-Bissau
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Bijagos wooden mask from Guinea-Bissau, 45 cm high and 40 cm wide, sold with stand in excellent condition; provenance Galerie Laroque, Paris and Guilhem Montagut collection, Spain.
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Among the Bidyogo, martial virtues are cultivated during a long process of learning organised into age groups, which convokes the knowledge of the behaviour, abilities and virtues of the most powerful animals of the land and sea. While younger boys use calf and fish masks, older, uninitiated youth, use bull, shark or swordfish masks. Any of the ceremonial dances associated with these masks is unpredictable and violent, reflecting the character of the animal and its own undomesticated nature.
The rope that passes through the nostrils of some of these masks, symbolises that the initiate is like a tethered bull, belonging to the group which precedes the phase of initiation, meaning he is a being whose strength only then will start being tamed
Provenance: Galerie Laroque, Paris
Guilhem Montagut collection, spain
Seller's Story
Montagut Gallery
Gallery specializing in African tribal art
Montagut Gallery is a gallery specializing in African tribal art, a space devoted to exploring and celebrating the rich artistic heritage of the African continent. Founded in 1990 in Barcelona, the gallery has been a beacon for lovers of tribal art, thanks to the drive and passion of Guilhem Montagut.
Guided by his deep interest in tribal art, Guilhem Montagut immersed himself in this fascinating world through the influence of Rachel Montagut, pioneer and visionary in the world of African tribal art, founder and prominent gallerist. Since then, the gallery has remained true to its mission of spreading the beauty and importance of African art on the international art scene.
Montagut Gallery’s presence extends beyond the borders of Barcelona, actively participating in world-renowned fairs such as TEFAF Maastricht, Brafa Art Fair, Paris Tribal, Parcours des Mondes, and FAB.
The gallery is dedicated to organizing multidisciplinary exhibitions that dialogue and juxtapose African art with other artistic languages, creating a space for cultural exchange and reflection. Its aim is to raise awareness and help people understand that African art is not only a unique cultural expression but also an integral and indispensable part of the world’s art history heritage.
Translated by Google TranslateAmong the Bidyogo, martial virtues are cultivated during a long process of learning organised into age groups, which convokes the knowledge of the behaviour, abilities and virtues of the most powerful animals of the land and sea. While younger boys use calf and fish masks, older, uninitiated youth, use bull, shark or swordfish masks. Any of the ceremonial dances associated with these masks is unpredictable and violent, reflecting the character of the animal and its own undomesticated nature.
The rope that passes through the nostrils of some of these masks, symbolises that the initiate is like a tethered bull, belonging to the group which precedes the phase of initiation, meaning he is a being whose strength only then will start being tamed
Provenance: Galerie Laroque, Paris
Guilhem Montagut collection, spain
Seller's Story
Montagut Gallery
Gallery specializing in African tribal art
Montagut Gallery is a gallery specializing in African tribal art, a space devoted to exploring and celebrating the rich artistic heritage of the African continent. Founded in 1990 in Barcelona, the gallery has been a beacon for lovers of tribal art, thanks to the drive and passion of Guilhem Montagut.
Guided by his deep interest in tribal art, Guilhem Montagut immersed himself in this fascinating world through the influence of Rachel Montagut, pioneer and visionary in the world of African tribal art, founder and prominent gallerist. Since then, the gallery has remained true to its mission of spreading the beauty and importance of African art on the international art scene.
Montagut Gallery’s presence extends beyond the borders of Barcelona, actively participating in world-renowned fairs such as TEFAF Maastricht, Brafa Art Fair, Paris Tribal, Parcours des Mondes, and FAB.
The gallery is dedicated to organizing multidisciplinary exhibitions that dialogue and juxtapose African art with other artistic languages, creating a space for cultural exchange and reflection. Its aim is to raise awareness and help people understand that African art is not only a unique cultural expression but also an integral and indispensable part of the world’s art history heritage.
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Ethnic group/ culture
Bijagos
Country of Origin
Guinea-Bissau
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
45 cm
Width
40 cm
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