This mask was created in the style of the Grebo people of Ivory Coast/Liberia. The mask features three faces. The two side faces each have 12 eyes and the front face has 4 eyes. The mask measures 41 inches tall and weighs 15 pounds. There is a down the face and some cracking and wear and tear throughout – please inspect photos.
3-Faced Grebo Mask 41″ – Ivory Coast/Liberia – African Art
$425.00
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| Type of Object | Face Mask |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Ivory Coast, Liberia |
| Ethnicity | Grebo |
| Material | Wood, pigment and feathers |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 41" |
| Width (Inches) | 11" |
| Depth (Inches) | 10" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 15 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Some cracking, scuffing and general wear and tear throughout. |
Tribe Information
About the Grebo People
“Unlike the other populations living in Liberia, the Grebo people are not structured by the Poro society. They are ruled by a chief known as Bodio who lives in near total isolation. The characteristic feature of Grebo masks are an elongated nose set between tubular eyes. These masks were recently attributed to a neighbouring tribe, the Kru, who live on the Ivory Coast. Since they have one or several pair of eyes, it is thought they may represent sears.”
Source:
Baquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 1998. Print.