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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. Unlike most other ethnic groups in Liberia, the Grebo do not follow the Poro societal structure. Instead they are ruled by a chief known as 'bodio' who doubles as a grand priest, and lives in near total isolation from the rest of the society.The Grebo believe their masks incarnate the spirits of the invisible world who live in the forest, and designed them with characteristic polychrome painting. Their war masks symbolized the implacable nature of battle, and were designed to terrify viewers. They were often carved with several sets of tubular projecting eyes, which suggests they may have been depicting seers. War masks were typically used to inspire Grebo warriors to fight and to greet warriors returning from successful raids, as well as playing a role in warrior funerals.European artists were entranced by the reversals of positive and negative forms on these striking yet elegantly beautiful masks.This piece features a long, thin nose which mirrors the slight curve of the mask, six sets of eyes, and holes at the top which would have held several feathers.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.A fantastic piece that's perfect for your collection!Mask shows light encrustation from use, but little visible degradation to the wood. Some raffia holes have broken, and there is a small crack at the bottom edge. Top feathers are no longer present. Some paint is still faintly visible, and the wood has a gorgeous patina throughout from age and being worn in ceremonies. Overall in very good condition for its age!Measures approximately 28 x 10 x 5.75 with a total weight of 5 lbs.
Prix: 590.00 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Estimations(basse-haute) : 3000 USD-5000 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.

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