SKU: 146410
Baule Mbra Monkey Côte d'Ivoire
Height: 19.0
Width: 3.5
Depth: 4.5
Width: 3.5
Depth: 4.5
$450.00
Description
Monkeys, known as Mbra and sometimes referred to as Gbekre by the Baule, are considered power figures used in many rituals. One ritual is a trance divination, where the spirit of Mbra assists the diviner in his effort to convey messages from the spirits of other worlds to the living, in order to solve a problem during a consultation. This is the one rare occasion where an Mbra can be seen by everybody.
Height (In)
19.0
Width (In)
3.5
Depth (In)
4.5
146410
Approximate Age: Early 19th Century
People: Baule
Country of Origin: Côte d'Ivoire
Material
Material: wood
Condition
Damage/Repair: Scrapes, cracks in base, body, and head, arrested bug damage in head; see photos for details.
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes, and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage.
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes, and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage.