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Description : This powerful mask was created by the Grebo people who inhabit the coastal region and neighboring forests of eastern Liberia, Africa. This piece features a long, thin nose which mirrors the slight curve of the mask, a protruding mouth with barred teeth, and holes at the top which hold several feathers. Piece has some wear from use, with some recent-looking damage. Moderate sized chip to wood on mask's left edge above the eye. Some cracks that appear to have been tightly repaired. Measures approximately 46 x 14 x 9 with a total weight of 10 lbs. Provenance: These pieces were collected over a period of several decades out of collections from America and throughout Europe, including France, Germany, Belgium, and Amsterdam beginning in the early 1960s. The items in this collection have been identified by George Mack, former director of the Arizona African Art Museum.
Price: 156.00 USDIt's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 300 USD-600 USDIt's free to register now to view!
About the lot N° 2069 Title : Grebo Carved Wood War Mask J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC, auctioneer, Scottsdale, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : The Silver Estate - Featuring Collections of Robert Blake Sale date : 09 Oct 2014It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale
