Das ist der Preis für die folgende Bewertung: Bete Wood Mask Of Warrior

Beschreibung : **First Time At Auction** West Africa, Cote d'Ivoire, Bete people, ca. 19th century CE. A fine wooden mask known as a gle or ge with a foreboding countenance that was traditionally worn during warfare and rituals to convey intimidating energy. The jutting brow ridge and nose with a W-shape of splayed nostrils that upturn like tusks. The aggressive nature of bush boars are harnessed by the mask, channeling the energy to the male wearer and protecting against witchcraft. Size: 8 L x 5 W (20.3 cm x 12.7 cm) Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #172968
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