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Standing monkey figure - Wood - Gbekre - Baule - Ivory Coast
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Description
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.
Good condition with clear traces of wear and tear. Good patina of age, light wooden figure.
Provenance: Manfred Sch?fer collection, ex- gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.
Including professional custom made stand.
OBJECT: Standing monkey figure
INDIGENOUS OBJECT NAME: Gbekre
ETHNIC GROUP/ CULTURE: Baule
REGION/ COUNTRY: Ivory Coast
MATERIAL: Wood
CONDITION: Good
SOLD WITH STAND: Yes
DIMENSIONS: 32?10?9 cm
WEIGHT: 300 gram
Reserve: $80.00
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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.
Good condition with clear traces of wear and tear. Good patina of age, light wooden figure.
Provenance: Manfred Sch?fer collection, ex- gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.
Including professional custom made stand.
OBJECT: Standing monkey figure
INDIGENOUS OBJECT NAME: Gbekre
ETHNIC GROUP/ CULTURE: Baule
REGION/ COUNTRY: Ivory Coast
MATERIAL: Wood
CONDITION: Good
SOLD WITH STAND: Yes
DIMENSIONS: 32?10?9 cm
WEIGHT: 300 gram
Reserve: $80.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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Standing monkey figure - Wood - Gbekre - Baule - Ivory Coast
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