Dance mask - Côte d’Ivoire (No reserve price)
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Grebo mask from Côte d’Ivoire, carved in Bois, 60 × 21 cm, dating to 1970–1980, in good condition with minor signs of age, associated with the Grebo ethnicity and initiatory rituals.
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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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Era
1900-2000
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Côte d’Ivoire
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
60 cm
Width
21 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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