This Grebo Mask is adorned with 4 tubular eyes and a brownish color scheme.

The Grebo, residing in southeastern Liberia near the Ivory Coast border, are recognized for their masks, which were notably influential in early Western art-Picasso owned one obtained from his dealer in Paris. These masks exhibit remarkable geometric sculpting: flat faces, square mouths, rounded foreheads, triangular noses, and tubular eyes. Primarily used in the past by leaders during warfare to intimidate foes, these masks are now worn during elder funeral ceremonies. Originally worn on the face or as helmets atop the head, these masks symbolized leadership and struck fear into enemies during battle, although their use in warfare has ceased.







Object:

Mask



Ethnic group:

Grebo



Country:

Ivory Coast



Material:

Wood



Period:

Second half 20th century



Sold with stand:

No



Dimensions:

47x20x9 cm



Weight:

700 gram



Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $150.00

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