A Beté mask, Western Ivory Coast, collected in the village Guiberoua, oval shaped, intricately carved features with a squared opened mouth, large pointed nose, downturned, almond shaped eyes narrow eyes, a large forehead which is decorated with metallic rounded nails, the top of the head with a patch of animal hyde, at the rim of the mask holes woven through with cord which was used for attachement of the mask to the face; black colour with some abrasion marks, signs of ritual use. Certificate of origin and provenance. Provenance: Aboubakar Bakayoko.

“These masks are carved from wood, designed to depict characteristics of the hostile spirits found in the environment where the Bete live. The Southwestern part of Cote d’Ivoire, where the Bete People live, is covered in dense forest. The Bete’s concept of respect for social rules in their village are carried over to their respect for aggressive and hostile nature spirits they believe Gre masks embody. The people who wear the masks are viewed as protective agents that represent the spiritual forces. Distorted features like facial protuberances, horned heads, bulging forehead, and tubular eyes create the grimacing face gre masks are known for. Gre masks are designed to provoke terror through embodying wild animals. Some are said to resemble living wild animals such as wild hogs or chimpanzees that are both found in the heavy tropical forests .The Bete use the term “gre”to describe terror, hence the name gre mask. Emphasis on a an animals strength and ferocity are the traits portrayed in the Gre mask, giving it power to expel evil forces and disease through masked dance performances.”
– Tessa Wright ’18, Undeclared.

Lit.: Middleton, John, Joseph C. Miller. New Encyclopedia of Africa. Farmington Hills, Michigan: The Gale Group, 2008. 517-528 volume 1. Celenko, Theodore. A Treasury of African Art: from the Harrison Eiteljorg Collection. Bloomington: Indiana University 1983. Hahner-Herzog, Iris, Maria Kecskési and László Vajda. Afrikanizche Masken; aus der Sammlung Barbier-Mueller, Genf. München, Germany: Prestel-Verlag, 1997.“Bete, Gre (Gle) Mask.”Artes Africanae. Accessed April 2015 at...

A Beté mask, Western Ivory Coast, collected in the village Guiberoua, oval shaped, intricately carved features with a squared opened mouth, large pointed nose, downturned, almond shaped eyes narrow eyes, a large forehead which is decorated with metallic rounded nails, the top of the head with a patch of animal hyde, at the rim of the mask holes woven through with cord which was used for attachement of the mask to the face; black colour with some abrasion marks, signs of ritual use. Certificate of origin and provenance. Provenance: Aboubakar Bakayoko.

“These masks are carved from wood, designed to depict characteristics of the hostile spirits found in the environment where the Bete live. The Southwestern part of Cote d’Ivoire, where the Bete People live, is covered in dense forest. The Bete’s concept of respect for social rules in their village are carried over to their respect for aggressive and hostile nature spirits they believe Gre masks embody. The people who wear the masks are viewed as protective agents that represent the spiritual forces. Distorted features like facial protuberances, horned heads, bulging forehead, and tubular eyes create the grimacing face gre masks are known for. Gre masks are designed to provoke terror through embodying wild animals. Some are said to resemble living wild animals such as wild hogs or chimpanzees that are both found in the heavy tropical forests .The Bete use the term “gre”to describe terror, hence the name gre mask. Emphasis on a an animals strength and ferocity are the traits portrayed in the Gre mask, giving it power to expel evil forces and disease through masked dance performances.”
– Tessa Wright ’18, Undeclared.

Lit.: Middleton, John, Joseph C. Miller. New Encyclopedia of Africa. Farmington Hills, Michigan: The Gale Group, 2008. 517-528 volume 1. Celenko, Theodore. A Treasury of African Art: from the Harrison Eiteljorg Collection. Bloomington: Indiana University 1983. Hahner-Herzog, Iris, Maria Kecskési and László Vajda. Afrikanizche Masken; aus der Sammlung Barbier-Mueller, Genf. München, Germany: Prestel-Verlag, 1997.“Bete, Gre (Gle) Mask.”Artes Africanae. Accessed April 2015 at...

Etnisk gruppe / kultur
Bété.
Opprinnelsesland
Elfenbenskysten
Materiale
Tre
Sold with stand
Ja
Tilstand
God stand
Height
26 cm
Vekt
1,8 kg

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Prima! Zeer tevreden. Doch invoering van referentie nr. XBD 154350 via jullie site levert geen resultaat op. Graag correcte info. Dank

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mooi en bijzonder voorwerp, wederom veel dank, zowel voor het voorwerp als voor het verpakken ervan.

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Diesmal hat die Lieferung zwar erstaunlich lange gedauert. Aber das Objekt ist top, wie beschrieben, sehr ansprechend. Und wie immer optimal verpackt.

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very good as always. very well packed really. ( oh I left you a private message I don't know if you saw it)

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Objet envoyé dans une boîte à chaussures de récupération donc gratuite avec un peu de papiers à l'intérieur de rembourrage. Objet et boîte très légers pour un coût d'envoi de 29€. Pas honnête du tout.

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The customer wanted a particularly small box. Naturally, I informed the despatch department of this request. As we don't have any boxes in this mini size, a colleague collected a new, unused shoe box from the shoe shop opposite especially for the customer. Our shipping price of 29 euros is an average calculation. This price includes: Postage, packaging material, payment for the packer and insurance up to 10,000 euros. In this way, we offer an excellent insurance service that is unrivalled, because we do not sell tourist goods, but art. With kind regards, Patricia Winheim

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