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Rare Bidjogo Sacred Bush Cow Helmet Mask, African Art

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Rare Bidjogo Sacred Bush Cow Helmet Mask, African Art

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Description

This is a wonderful large carved wooden headdress/ mask from the Bidjogo peoples of Guinea Bissau west Africa , who hold initiation rituals for young girls and boys, according to their age group. These initiation processes are called Manratche. The Young initiates wear makes use of a number of zoomorphic masks during the 'coming-of-age' Manratche ceremonies. As boys and girls age and progress toward full maturity, they wear more elaborate masks, mimicking the ferocity of the animals their masks represent, typically a Bush cow, or sacred bull. This mask is carved wood with elaborate design, rattan stitching and real Bull horns. The mask measures 24 x 12 inches. *** A durable helmet mask stand can be included for an additional $35.00

Condition

Fair, very well weathered

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Rare Bidjogo Sacred Bush Cow Helmet Mask, African Art

Name: Rare Bidjogo Sacred Bush Cow Helmet Mask, African Art
SKU: 71170320
Price: 260 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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