Bedu Plank Mask

Bring a distinctive focal point to your African art collection with this Bedu Plank Mask. Associated with the Nafana people of the border regions of northeastern Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) and Ghana, the Bedu mask tradition forms part of the region’s ritual arts.

For collectors drawn to African masks and culturally rooted décor, this piece offers a starting point for exploring Nafana artistic traditions. Give it a considered place in your interior, where it can be appreciated on its own or alongside other African art.

Cultural context

Bedu plank masks are a prominent type of ritual artefact associated with the Nafana people. Their cultural significance goes beyond decoration, connecting this mask tradition to the communities of the Ivory Coast–Ghana border region.

• Mask type: Bedu plank mask
• Cultural association: Nafana people
• Traditional region: northeastern Ivory Coast and Ghana border regions
• Dimensions : 106cm x 56 cm at widest point