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Price: R1 995.00

The Bedu masquerading tradition is limited to the region of Bondoukou.

 

Bedu masks appeared among the Nafana in the 1920's. Bedu masks are danced by athletic young men with agility and grace. They can be up to 3 metres tall. They usually appear in male and female pairs during month-long harvest festivals. The masks keep disaster, illness and infertility at bay, and increase the community's sense of well-being. Circular horns decorated with a triangle pattern mark the masks as masculine. The female counterpart is usually characterized by a more elaborate disk-shaped superstructure.

 

Product Code:

ARTWORK0353

Origin:

Ivory Coast

Finish:

Natural

Size:

L 610mm | W 610mm | H 1290mm

Material:

Indigenous Timber

Wipe with a slightly damp cotton cloth to remove dust. Never use harsh chemicals to clean spots and spills. Wipe immediately to avoid moisture penetrating the wood.