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One-of-a-Kind Dan Bete Statue 24″ – Ivory Coast – African Art

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This statue was carved in the style of the Dan Bete people of Ivory Coast. The statue features a female figure with scarification on her face and body. She is attached to a custom base for easy display and measures 24 inches tall and weighs 6.5 pounds. There is a small chunk of wood missing from her neck area, both feet are broken off and there is some cracking and wear and tear throughout – please inspect photos carefully.

Type of Object

Figure, statue

Country of Origin

Ivory Coast

Ethnicity

Dan Bete

Material

Wood, Pigment

Approximate Age

Unknown

Height (Inches)

22" figure, 24" including base

Width (Inches)

5"

Depth (Inches)

4.5"

Weight (Pounds)

6.5 lbs

Tribe Information

About the Bete People

“The Ivory Coast is home to the Bete – the live between the Akan tribe to the east and the Guro tribe to the north. They number 350,000 and live in villages, with the eldest man of the main family at the head. Historically, they were hunters, but nowadays they also farm. Religion, omnipresent in Bete life, aims to maintain a harmonious relationship between nature and the ancestors who are responsible for the welfare of the tribe. Elaborate masquerades are ceremonies are performed by the men of the tribe who belong to dance societies. “

Source:
Baquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 1998. Print.

About the Dan People

The Dan are known for their superb woodwork. Masks are the single most paramount form of artwork created by the Dan, creating a bridge between the supernatural and physical worlds.
Read more about the Dan here.