This amazing Grebo mask portrays an abstract face with three hands coming from the front. The mask measures 29 inches tall, 29.5 inches including custom stand, and weighs 8 pounds. The arms on the face were previously broken and have been repaired. There is some chipping, cracking and wear and tear.
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Dan Grebo “Hands Up” Mask w/ Custom Stand 29″ – Ivory Coast
Original price was: $450.00.$112.50Current price is: $112.50.
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| Type of Object | Face Mask |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Ivory Coast |
| Ethnicity | Grebo |
| Material | Wood, pigment, fabric, vegetable fiber, feathers |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 29" mask, 29.5" on custom stand |
| Width (Inches) | 11" |
| Depth (Inches) | 13" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 8 lbs mask, 9 lbs with stand |
| Overall Condition | Repairs to arms, cracking, chipping and wear and tear. |
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.