This interesting Grebo mask exhibits an interesting expression with large bulging open lips and two tubular protruding eyes. This piece has a crack on the top right banded area, though it is stable. The mask stands 22 inches tall and 33 inches including the raffia and weighs 5 pounds. It does not come with a stand, but one can be added for an additional price.
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Intriguing Grebo African Mask 22″ with Raffia – Ivory Coast
Original price was: $175.00.$105.00Current price is: $105.00.
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| Type of Object | Face Mask |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Ivory Coast |
| Ethnicity | Grebo |
| Material | Wood, Pigment, Fiber |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 22" (mask) 33" (w/ raffia) |
| Width (Inches) | 9" |
| Depth (Inches) | 8" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 5 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Crack on top right banded area. |
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.