Mask - Grebo - Côte d'Ivoire (No reserve price)
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Masque, a Grebo wooden mask from Côte d'Ivoire, 60 cm high by 20 cm wide, dating to the late 20th century, in excellent condition.
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Description from the seller
The Grebo ethnicity is located at the border of Côte d'Ivoire and Liberia.
They sculpt masks that embody the spirits of the invisible world residing in the forests.
Made by high-grade initiates, these masks appear during rituals reserved for initiates and during more secular celebrations for the general population.
Grebo ethnic group
Seller's Story
Tribal Collection – African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to discovering and celebrating both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery features a curated selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent.
Each piece is selected for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Tribal Collection highlights ancient works full of meaning while also fostering a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists.
More than just a gallery, Tribal Collection is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
Translated by Google TranslateThe Grebo ethnicity is located at the border of Côte d'Ivoire and Liberia.
They sculpt masks that embody the spirits of the invisible world residing in the forests.
Made by high-grade initiates, these masks appear during rituals reserved for initiates and during more secular celebrations for the general population.
Grebo ethnic group
Seller's Story
Tribal Collection – African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to discovering and celebrating both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery features a curated selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent.
Each piece is selected for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Tribal Collection highlights ancient works full of meaning while also fostering a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists.
More than just a gallery, Tribal Collection is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
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Ethnic group/ culture
Grebo
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
60 cm
Width
20 cm
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