Mask - Grebo - Côte d'Ivoire (No reserve price)

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The decorative wooden mask titled Masque is of Grebo culture, originates from Côte d’Ivoire and has gallery/antique-dealer provenance.

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Description from the seller

The Grebo people live on the border between Côte d'Ivoire and Liberia. This mask is decorative. 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 more profane celebrations for the whole 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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The Grebo people live on the border between Côte d'Ivoire and Liberia. This mask is decorative. 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 more profane celebrations for the whole 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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Details

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
40 cm
Width
20 cm
Weight
1 kg
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
FranceVerified
1680
Objects sold
97.74%
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