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Nine-Eyed Grebo Bird Mask 24″ – Ivory Coast/Liberia – African Art

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This mask was created in the style of the Grebo people of Ivory Coast/Liberia. The mask features a bird with 9 eyes and an articulated beak. It measures 24 inches tall and weighs 7.5 pounds. There is some chipping to the back of the mask and the ears. Scuffing and wear and tear throughout – please inspect photos. Stand not included but one can be added for an additional fee.

Type of Object

Face Mask

Country of Origin

Ivory Coast, Liberia

Ethnicity

Grebo

Animal

Material

Wood, Pigment, Fiber

Approximate Age

Unknown

Height (Inches)

24"

Width (Inches)

9"

Depth (Inches)

9"

Weight (Pounds)

7.5 lbs

Overall Condition

Chipping to back of mask and ears. Wear and tear throughout.

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.