Grebo War / Conflict Mask, Liberia / Côte d'Ivoire #982 clay as a source of food

as a source of food and life

Essaouira Hamsa with Floral Pattern 2

Length 42"

The Empire was founded by Sundiata Keita

15mm x 17mm x9mm

Grebo War / Conflict Mask, Liberia / Côte d'Ivoire #982 clay as a source of foodGrebo Mask, Liberia Cte d'Ivoire #982, of rectangular shield like form, elongated fascial form, a protruding mouth, a slender very long nose, twelve tubular eyes, white pigments, the high forehead with a middle ridge; ochre and white patina. Measurements: 92cm, height Condition: Fair TITLE: Grebo War Mask COUNTRY: Liberia DESCRIPTION: War Plank Mask CEREMONY: Funeral; War Preparation AGE: Mid 20th Century MAIN MATERIAL: wood OTHER MATERIALS: raffia;