This mask was created in the style of the Grebo people of Ivory Coast/Liberia. The mask features eight protruding eyes. It measures 24 inches tall and weighs 3 pounds. There is some cracking, scrapes, scuffs and imperfections throughout the mask – please see photos. Stand is not included.
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Grebo Mask with Eight Eyes 24″ – Ivory Coast/Liberia – African Tribal Art
Original price was: $200.00.$50.00Current price is: $50.00.
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| Type of Object | Mask |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Ivory Coast |
| Ethnicity | Grebo |
| Material | Wood and pigment |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 24" |
| Width (Inches) | 9.5" |
| Depth (Inches) | 4" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 3 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Some cracking, scrapes and scuffs. |
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.