Object Record
Images
Metadata
Title |
Gle Gben/ Guere Mask Doll |
Object ID |
2001.20.2 |
Collection |
AFRICAN |
Object Name |
Figure, Religious |
Material |
Rafia, Textile, Feather & Wood |
Dimensions |
H-89 W-36 cm |
Description |
This is a masked figure that is part of the traditions of the Dan/Yakuba peoples of Western Ivory Coast. Gle Gben on stilts nearly three meters, performs the most daring stunts-spinning upside down, balancing on roofs of huts, twisting and gesticulating while screeching and howling. The masquerade is accompanied by other actors, drums and bells. Although, the masquerade is more of a source of entertainment today, the Gle Gben is still observed as a secret masking tradition and the Guere Masquerade is held to 'run duppy' or evil spirits out of town. |
Credit line |
Courtesy: The Institute of Jamaica |
Legal Status |
This image can be used for educational purposes without restrictions. A higher quality image may attract fees. |
Provenance |
Ghana, Africa |
Place of Origin |
Quagadougou, Ivory Coast |
Web Rights |
In Copyrights |