Wabi
Dossou
The work
Wabi Dossou carves Gèlèdè helmet masks in Covè, Benin, each from a single block of wood. This week, a new chapter opens every morning at 08:00.
LONG READ · 3 MIN READ
Wabi Dossou, father to son
Born in Covè in 1991, Wabi Dossou learned to carve in his father’s studio. Today he carries on the Gèlèdè mask tradition, in a style of his own.
FILM · HD VIDEO REPORT
Gèlèdè in five points
What you need to know about the rite behind Coiffure Yoruba.
PODCAST · INTERVIEW + 3 VOICES
Wabi Dossou, off camera
Following on from yesterday’s film, Wabi Dossou speaks off camera: childhood in Covè, his father’s studio, choosing the wood, what Coiffure Yoruba tells.
INTERACTIVE · LIGHT AND MAGNIFIER
Look again
Under raking light the hairstyle changes relief: every twist of the braids catches the light, and the scarifications on the face deepen.
LIVE STARTS SUNDAY AT 20:00
LIVE · DIMANCHE 20:00 – 21:00
On Sunday at 20:00, one hour before the close, Wabi Dossou goes live from his studio. He shows the work in hand, answers your questions, then opens the bids with you at 21:00.
LIVE PROGRAMME