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Mask - Wood - Gbekre, Mbra Top patina - Baoulé - Ivory Coast

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Such composite figures are called 'gbekre' and consist of a monkey's head on a human body. They are part of the Baule 'Mbra Cult' against witchcraft and black magic. The figures are hidden in Baule villages in the houses of the trance priests and must not be seen by women! These shrouded 'gbekre' are carried into the bush for ceremonies by members of the 'Mbra Cult' and given offerings of the blood of sacrificed animals (mostly chickens) during trance rituals. Baule gbekre, Mbra Cult monkey figure. Materials: wood, superb patina. Tribal repairs with iron staples. Height: 58 cm (25. 59") Country of origin: Ivory Coast. First half of the 20th century. The object will be sent with an invoice with a VAT invoice of 19%. A description of the object with photo is attached. Professional buyers from the EU with a VAT number can request an intra-Community invoice without VAT. The VAT of 19% will be refunded by bank transfer by me. As a rule, shipment is usually shipped within 24 hours in professional packaging.

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Such composite figures are called 'gbekre' and consist of a monkey's head on a human body. They are part of the Baule 'Mbra Cult' against witchcraft and black magic. The figures are hidden in Baule villages in the houses of the trance priests and must not be seen by women! These shrouded 'gbekre' are carried into the bush for ceremonies by members of the 'Mbra Cult' and given offerings of the blood of sacrificed animals (mostly chickens) during trance rituals. Baule gbekre, Mbra Cult monkey figure. Materials: wood, superb patina. Tribal repairs with iron staples. Height: 58 cm (25. 59") Country of origin: Ivory Coast. First half of the 20th century. The object will be sent with an invoice with a VAT invoice of 19%. A description of the object with photo is attached. Professional buyers from the EU with a VAT number can request an intra-Community invoice without VAT. The VAT of 19% will be refunded by bank transfer by me. As a rule, shipment is usually shipped within 24 hours in professional packaging.

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