Mbra Monkey Figure - Baule - Elfenbenskusten
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Mbra Monkey Figure, en Baule-träskulptur från Elfenbenskusten, en sammansatt figur med apa-huvud på människokropp som håller en offerkopp mot bröstet, höjd 50 cm, bredd 15 cm, djup 13 cm, vikt 2000 g, provenance privat samling.
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This ‘Gbekre’ holds a sacrificial bowl in both hands against his chest. It stands with slightly angled legs on a round plinth carved out from the same piece.
Composite figures such as the present one are called ‘Gbekre’ and consist of an ape’s head on a human body. They are part of the ‘Mbra’ cult of the Baule against witchcraft and black magic. These figures are hidden inside the houses of trance priests in the Baule villages and are not allowed to be seen by women. On the occasion of ceremonies of the members of the ‘Mbra cult’, these ‘Gbekre’ are veiled and taken to the bush, where the blood of sacrificial animals (usually chicken), millet gruel etc. are sacrificed to them during trance rituals.
The Baule are one of the Akan peoples. They moved west to the Ivory Coast more than 200 years ago and adopted sculptural and masking traditions from their neighbors, the Guro, Senufo and Yaure peoples.
Mbra monkey figures are among the most frightening and powerful of Baule sculptures. They are used by diviners and men’s associations for protection. Like sacred masks, they are kept in the bush as they are dangerous for women and kept secret. The heads share some of the stylistic features of the Bo nun amuin masks. The encrusted surfaces are caused by sacrificial offerings.
Good condition
Provenance: former private German collection.
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Säljarens berättelse
Asiatisk afrikansk konst är ett galleri specialiserat på autentisk etnografisk konst. På senare tid fokuserar vi främst på afrikansk konst
Vi har också en specialisering i gyllene samlingsbara mynt.
Din beställning är i säkra händer, vi har mer än 50 års erfarenhet av mynt.
För mer intressanta föremål, besök vår hemsida: Asian African Art, som ligger i Nederländerna.
Översatt av Google ÖversättThis ‘Gbekre’ holds a sacrificial bowl in both hands against his chest. It stands with slightly angled legs on a round plinth carved out from the same piece.
Composite figures such as the present one are called ‘Gbekre’ and consist of an ape’s head on a human body. They are part of the ‘Mbra’ cult of the Baule against witchcraft and black magic. These figures are hidden inside the houses of trance priests in the Baule villages and are not allowed to be seen by women. On the occasion of ceremonies of the members of the ‘Mbra cult’, these ‘Gbekre’ are veiled and taken to the bush, where the blood of sacrificial animals (usually chicken), millet gruel etc. are sacrificed to them during trance rituals.
The Baule are one of the Akan peoples. They moved west to the Ivory Coast more than 200 years ago and adopted sculptural and masking traditions from their neighbors, the Guro, Senufo and Yaure peoples.
Mbra monkey figures are among the most frightening and powerful of Baule sculptures. They are used by diviners and men’s associations for protection. Like sacred masks, they are kept in the bush as they are dangerous for women and kept secret. The heads share some of the stylistic features of the Bo nun amuin masks. The encrusted surfaces are caused by sacrificial offerings.
Good condition
Provenance: former private German collection.
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
Säljarens berättelse
Asiatisk afrikansk konst är ett galleri specialiserat på autentisk etnografisk konst. På senare tid fokuserar vi främst på afrikansk konst
Vi har också en specialisering i gyllene samlingsbara mynt.
Din beställning är i säkra händer, vi har mer än 50 års erfarenhet av mynt.
För mer intressanta föremål, besök vår hemsida: Asian African Art, som ligger i Nederländerna.
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Mbra Monkey Figure
Höjd
50 cm
Bredd
15 cm
Djup
13 cm
Vikt
2000 g
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