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West African Bete Tribal Face Mask 24"

West African Bete Tribal Face Mask 24"

Height: 24 inches
Width: 11 inches
Depth: 6 inches
Weight: 6 pounds
Materials: Wood
Origin: Bete tribe - Ivory Coast, Africa

This wood mask is a one of a kind mask, hand carved by the artists of West Africa.

Special Features: The Bete are an agriculturalist group who live in southwestern Ivory Coast, between the Bandama and Sassandra rivers. Only the western Bete are known to have a masking tradition.

The face of this mask is composed of geometric volumes that, as independent bodies, seem to emerge from a flat back panel. The separate features are arranged in horizontal tiers, interrupted in the vertical only by the hooked nose and a low crest with a zig zag pattern extending from the lower edge of the protruding forehead over the crown of the head. Between the four eyes are two small rectangular openings have been cut to permit the wearer to see, at least partially.

The earliest function of this mask was to prepare men for war. By wearing it to battle, the exaggerated features are meant to frighten potential enemies. Later, the mask presided over peace-treaty ceremonies and dispute-resolution meetings.

Hanging Instructions: Two holes are precarved into the top portion of the back of the mask. String is tied through the holes for immediate hanging.

Care: Dust the piece as needed.

Shipping is automatically calculated by UPS for shipping within the US and Canada. Each piece is usually shipped within 24 hours of the order with the exception of the weekend. If you are in Canada please select "UPS Standard to Canada" for the shipping option. If you are an international customer please select "TNT International Shipping" during checkout. The shipping will come out as $0 and will be added to your order. Please call 203-629-0902 or email us info@lotusmasks.com for a shipping quote. Click here for approximate UPS transit times. Lotus Masks uses Instapak foam injection packing system to insure that all our pieces arrive undamaged. Click here to learn more about Lotus Masks packing.

Click here to learn more about the African Bete tribe. Please email info@lotusmasks.com or call us, toll free 1(866) LOTUS-12.



1a12 Regular Price: $350.00
Sale Price: $315.00

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