Mask - Grebo - Côte d'Ivoire (No reserve price)
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Masque, a Grebo wooden mask from Côte d'Ivoire dating to the late 20th century, original and in excellent condition, provenance Galerie/Antiquaire, height 70 cm by 23 cm.
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The Grebo people are located on the border between Ivory Coast and Liberia. Decorative mask
They sculpt masks that embody the spirits of the invisible world residing in the forests.
Made by high-ranking initiates, these masks appear during rituals reserved for initiates and during celebrations that are more profane for the general population.
Seller's Story
Totem Galerie– African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to the discovery and celebration of both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery brings together a refined 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 chosen 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, Totem Galerie highlights ancient works full of meaning while also creating a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists.
More than just a gallery, Totem Galerie is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
Translated by Google TranslateThe Grebo people are located on the border between Ivory Coast and Liberia. Decorative mask
They sculpt masks that embody the spirits of the invisible world residing in the forests.
Made by high-ranking initiates, these masks appear during rituals reserved for initiates and during celebrations that are more profane for the general population.
Seller's Story
Totem Galerie– African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to the discovery and celebration of both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery brings together a refined 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 chosen 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, Totem Galerie highlights ancient works full of meaning while also creating a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists.
More than just a gallery, Totem Galerie 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
70 cm
Width
23 cm
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
Authenticity
Original/official
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