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.
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Type of Object | Face Mask |
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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.