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Dimitri André

This is a magnificent polychrome Bedu plank mask used by the Nafana people. The Nafana people are a Senufo people living in north west Ghana and north east Ivory Coast close to Burkina Faso.

Bedu plank masks are among the largest masks in African art. The Bedu mask represents a mythical buffalo like animal that plays an important role in the month-long New Year celebrations and more general in ceremonies designed to rid the village of harmful spirits. The masks are decorated with geometrical patterns. The lower part of the mask is spade-shaped and pierced at the centre with three holes. Its crest is surmounted by a large circular structure, and therefore this mask represents a female animal.

They are not as heavy as their size would indicate and can therefore be hung on a wall. Good condition with traces of tribal use. A small crack in the wood on top of the round backside. Total length: 203 cm!

Provenance: former private collection from Belgium. Collected in the period 1953 - 1959 (More details provided to buyer).
Sold with a certificate of authenticity.

Personal delivery by Asian African Art in week 42/43, when the payment is received. Only shipping in Europe on the mainland. 
May as well be viewed and picked up at the Asian African Art Gallery in Vessem (NL).


mid 20th century - Good condition, used with some signs of wear 

Bedu plank mask - Wood - Nafana - Ivory Coast 

African Art

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