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This is a beautiful hand carved large Nafana Bedu mask. This piece has beautiful designs throughout the top and lower portions, with small circular eyes and mouth features. This mask is 63.25 inches tall and weighs 17 pounds. This piece is in fair condition with minor imperfections including scrapes and scuffs – please inspect photos. Stand is not included.
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| Type of Object | Bedu Mask |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire) |
| Ethnicity | Nafana |
| Material | Wood, Pigment |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 63.25" |
| Width (Inches) | 27.5" |
| Depth (Inches) | 6.5" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 17 lbs |
| Overall Condition | fair with minor imperfections – see photos |
Located in the north-east part of Ivory Coast and north-west region of Ghana, the Nafana people are part of the Senufo ethnolinguistic group. Their main language is Nafaanra, although they are surrounded by many different languages in neighboring tribes. They arrived in the area they reside in now in the 17th century after the Ligbi people. They are mostly farmers and have a large celebratory Festival referred to as the Sumgbee Fiesta every year.
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The Bedu masks are commonly danced in ceremonies in Nafana society and are thought to rid the village of toxic energy and bad spirits. The dancer wearing this style of mask would cover his entire body with raffia and tie the mask to his head. You would generally only see the Bedu mask used at New Year festivities once a year.
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