Mask of learning for the young Bedouin initiates Nafana - Sénoufo - Côte d'Ivoire (No reserve price)
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The late-20th-century Senufo Bedu Nafana initiation mask, titled “Masque d 'apprentissage des jeunes initiés Bedu Nafana”, is made of wood and pigments, originates from Côte d'Ivoire and comes from a private collection.
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Bedu Nafana mask of the Senufo people of Côte d’Ivoire. It is in good condition; I bought it on site in 1990.
This one was intended to teach young initiates: it allowed adolescents to practise the Bedu dance before they were able to handle the monumental masks worn by adults, which measured around 1.60 m, could reach 2.00 m, and could weigh around 45–50 kg.
The Bedu Nafana mask is a traditional dance mask. It is worn, often by young men, for dances held during funeral or harvest celebrations. The perforations along the bottom of the mask help the dancer breathe and find their way. The symbolism of this large African wooden mask is to protect people from bad luck, illness, and infertility. Bedu Nafana masks are made in pairs, one male and one female. This male mask has two horns that form a complete or almost complete circle, while the women’s mask is disc-shaped.
Bedu Nafana mask of the Senufo people of Côte d’Ivoire. It is in good condition; I bought it on site in 1990.
This one was intended to teach young initiates: it allowed adolescents to practise the Bedu dance before they were able to handle the monumental masks worn by adults, which measured around 1.60 m, could reach 2.00 m, and could weigh around 45–50 kg.
The Bedu Nafana mask is a traditional dance mask. It is worn, often by young men, for dances held during funeral or harvest celebrations. The perforations along the bottom of the mask help the dancer breathe and find their way. The symbolism of this large African wooden mask is to protect people from bad luck, illness, and infertility. Bedu Nafana masks are made in pairs, one male and one female. This male mask has two horns that form a complete or almost complete circle, while the women’s mask is disc-shaped.
Details
Ethnic group/ culture
Sénoufo
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood, pigments
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Mask of learning for the young Bedouin initiates Nafana
Height
59 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
4 cm
Weight
526 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Licensed replica
