This mask was created in the style of the Grebo people of Ivory Coast/Liberia. The mask features four protruding eyes and horns coming from the top. It measures 23 inches tall and weighs 4 pounds. There is some previous repairs, cracking, scrapes, scuffs and imperfections throughout the mask – please see photos. Stand is not included.
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Grebo Mask with Four Eyes 23″ – Ivory Coast/Liberia – African Tribal Art
Original price was: $300.00.$75.00Current price is: $75.00.
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| Type of Object | Mask |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Ivory Coast |
| Ethnicity | Grebo |
| Material | Wood and pigment |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 23" |
| Width (Inches) | 8.75” |
| Depth (Inches) | 6.25" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 4 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Previous repairs, cracks, 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.