African Tribal Art - We Guéré Mask

Ex-Belgian Guy Mercier collection.

The Bété, especially in the west of the Ivory Coast, use masks which have been influenced by the gla glaé mask society of the Wobé and Guéré populations, grouped under the name of Wé or "the men who forgive easily" , part of the Krou cultural group. These traditions were transmitted to them by the Nyabwa. Although of warrior origin, these masks play a role in conflict resolution. They are worn with amulets to protect the wearer against witchcraft. These masks are made available to the chief to strengthen his authority and exercise customary justice.

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