Dance mask – Wood – Bete – Ivory Coast

Description

Stunning Bete mask from Ivory Coast. Stunning Bete mask from Ivory Coast. This type of mask was worn for a variety of ceremonies, including entertainment dances.

The Ivory Coast is home of the BETE, they live between the AKAN tribe to the east and the GURO tribe to the north. They number 350,000.

Impressive wooden BETE mask with a powerful appearance. Good condition with traces of wear and tear. Provenance: former private German collection.

Object:

Dance Mask

Ethnic group:

Bete

Country:

Ivory Coast

Material:

Wood

Period:

Mid 20th century

Sold with stand:

No

Dimensions:

35x20x12 cm

Weight:

1200 gram

Condition:

Good condition, used with sclear signs of wear

Reserve: $220.00

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