Grebo Kru passport mask, - Lot 155

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Grebo Kru passport mask, - Lot 155
Grebo Kru passport mask, Ivory Coast Wood with brown patina, polychromy H. 10.5 cm Rare Grebo miniature mask with cubist structure, nose, eyes and mouth in high relief under a domed forehead. Polychrome pointillist ornamentation. The tubular, oversized gaze of this type of mask marked their power of omnivoyance. They were used in a variety of social situations. They impressed many modern artists, including the Cubists in the early 20th century. (About the Grebo mask, donation Marc Ladreit de Lacharrière, Musée du Quai Branly N° d'nventaire 70.2017.66.29)
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