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Attractive Grebo African Mask 20″ – Ivory Coast

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This Grebo mask has six protruding eyes and beautiful geometric detail. The mask measures 20 inches tall and weighs 3 pounds. The piece does not come with a stand, but one can be added for an additional fee.

Type of Object

Face Mask

Country of Origin

Ivory Coast

Ethnicity

Grebo

Material

Wood, Pigment

Approximate Age

Unknown

Height (Inches)

20"

Width (Inches)

8"

Depth (Inches)

4"

Weight (Pounds)

3 lbs

Overall Condition

Good with minor imperfections.

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.