Mask - Kru - Liberia - authentic ritual mask

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Julien Gauthier
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Authentic ritual Kru (or Grebo) mask from Liberia or Ivory Coast, carved in hardwood and coloured with kaolin and red and black pigment, about 27.5 cm high, with provenance from a former Munich-based African and Oceanic arts dealer collection.

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Description from the seller

an exceptionally fine and expressive Kru (or Grebo) mask from Liberia or Ivory Coast.
Hardwood; surface colored with kaolin and black and red pigment.

From the former collection of a renown dealer in African and Oceanic arts from Munich, Germany (provenance will be provided to the buyer).

Height approx. 27.5cm



an exceptionally fine and expressive Kru (or Grebo) mask from Liberia or Ivory Coast.
Hardwood; surface colored with kaolin and black and red pigment.

From the former collection of a renown dealer in African and Oceanic arts from Munich, Germany (provenance will be provided to the buyer).

Height approx. 27.5cm



Details

Era
1900-2000
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Liberia
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/culture
Kru
Height
27.5 cm
Sold with stand
No
Estimated period
1910-1920, 1920-1930, 1930-1940, 1940-1950
Title additional information
authentic ritual mask
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