This mask was created in the style of the Grebo people of Ivory Coast/Liberia. The plank style mask features a simple face with protruding forehead, eyes, nose and mouth. It measures 23.5 inches tall and weighs 3.5 pounds. There is minor imperfections including scrapes and scuffs – please inspect photos. Stand not included.
Grebo Mask with Protruding Eyes 23.5″ – Ivory Coast/Liberia
$170.00 $85.00
1 in stock
| Type of Object | Face Mask |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Ivory Coast, Liberia |
| Ethnicity | Grebo |
| Material | Wood and pigment |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 23.5" |
| Width (Inches) | 9.5" |
| Depth (Inches) | 6" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 3.5 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Good with minor imperfections – see photos. |
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.