Bété / Guéré - Côte d'Ivoire (No Reserve Price)
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Selected by Dimitri André
Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
Estimate € 170 - € 200
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Description from the seller
Côte d'Ivoire
Bété / Guéré
Height: 300mm
Width: 200mm
Depth: 290mm
Weight: 2250 grams
African Nyabwa wooden mask with horns and fabrics, from the Bété ethnic group of Ivory Coast.
Collected in the Daoula region in the center-west of Ivory Coast.
This mask / headdress / altar of an African spider fetish priest Nyabwa from the Bété tribe in Côte d'Ivoire is fascinating and beautifully carved with very aggressive horns.
The face is behind the horns. This type of mask was used during peace ceremonies following an armed conflict. It was also used to inspire fear in a potential enemy during ceremonies to encourage warriors before going into battle or upon the hunters' return when the hunt had been successful.
This mask could be used in a reclining position by a shaman during rites with a magical protection function for warriors and hunters.
The items are shipped with insurance and a tracking number.
Packages are shipped from Monday to Saturday. Delivery in France within 1 to 3 days via Chronopost, and between 2 and 5 days throughout Europe. Worldwide delivery with Colissimo International.
We speak English.
Seller's Story
Passionate about the Arts of the World and more particularly by African Art, buys from collectors, former civil servants, soldiers, health personnel, public works personnel who have worked in Africa and also in Ivory Coast with antique dealers and touts who travel all over West Africa to find quality objects.
Translated by Google TranslateCôte d'Ivoire
Bété / Guéré
Height: 300mm
Width: 200mm
Depth: 290mm
Weight: 2250 grams
African Nyabwa wooden mask with horns and fabrics, from the Bété ethnic group of Ivory Coast.
Collected in the Daoula region in the center-west of Ivory Coast.
This mask / headdress / altar of an African spider fetish priest Nyabwa from the Bété tribe in Côte d'Ivoire is fascinating and beautifully carved with very aggressive horns.
The face is behind the horns. This type of mask was used during peace ceremonies following an armed conflict. It was also used to inspire fear in a potential enemy during ceremonies to encourage warriors before going into battle or upon the hunters' return when the hunt had been successful.
This mask could be used in a reclining position by a shaman during rites with a magical protection function for warriors and hunters.
The items are shipped with insurance and a tracking number.
Packages are shipped from Monday to Saturday. Delivery in France within 1 to 3 days via Chronopost, and between 2 and 5 days throughout Europe. Worldwide delivery with Colissimo International.
We speak English.
Seller's Story
Passionate about the Arts of the World and more particularly by African Art, buys from collectors, former civil servants, soldiers, health personnel, public works personnel who have worked in Africa and also in Ivory Coast with antique dealers and touts who travel all over West Africa to find quality objects.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Ethnic group/ culture
Bété / Guéré
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Period
Late 20th century
Material
horns, Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
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