Spider mask / crest / altar - Cord, Horn, Wood - Bété. - Côte d'Ivoire
Witch Doctor Crest / Altar? African Nyabwa in wood, horns and fabrics, from the Bété ethnic group from Ivory Coast. Collected in the region of Daoula in west-central Côte d'Ivoire - This African Nyabwa Witch Doctor Crest / Altar from the Bété Tribe in Ivory Coast is fascinating and beautifully carved with very aggressive horns. The face is behind the horns. This type of mask was used during peace ceremonies following armed conflict. It is further used to instill fear in a potential enemy during ceremonies to encourage warriors before going into battle or also when hunters return when the hunt has been good. This mask could be used in a lying position by a witch doctor during rites having a magical protective function for warriors and hunters. Items are sent with tracking number. Fast and secure shipping. Delivery between 1 to 3 days in France, 2 to 5 days throughout Europe.
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Witch Doctor Crest / Altar? African Nyabwa in wood, horns and fabrics, from the Bété ethnic group from Ivory Coast. Collected in the region of Daoula in west-central Côte d'Ivoire - This African Nyabwa Witch Doctor Crest / Altar from the Bété Tribe in Ivory Coast is fascinating and beautifully carved with very aggressive horns. The face is behind the horns. This type of mask was used during peace ceremonies following armed conflict. It is further used to instill fear in a potential enemy during ceremonies to encourage warriors before going into battle or also when hunters return when the hunt has been good. This mask could be used in a lying position by a witch doctor during rites having a magical protective function for warriors and hunters. Items are sent with tracking number. Fast and secure shipping. Delivery between 1 to 3 days in France, 2 to 5 days throughout Europe.
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