Mask - Bété. - Côte d'Ivoire (No reserve price)
Bété masks originate from the Bété people of Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa. These masks play a central role in ceremonial dances and rituals, often connected to ancestral worship, initiation rites, and social regulation. Bété masks are typically crafted from wood and exhibit striking, stylized features that can include exaggerated facial elements like broad foreheads or abstracted eyes, symbolizing spiritual power or societal values. They are integral to masquerade performances that communicate stories, enforce customs, or invoke protection, making them both artistic and cultural treasures within Ivorian heritage.
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