Tribal mask - Grebo - Côte d’Ivoire (No reserve price)
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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.
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Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
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.
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Côte d’Ivoire
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/culture
Grebo
Height
47 cm
Width
20 cm
Sold with stand
No
Weight
700 g
Estimated period
1970-1980
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