African Tribal Art: Anthropomorphic mask with multiple eyes, from the Grebo people in the Ivory Coast. Late 19th-early 20th Century. The mask has a smooth patina from use. Carved wood, adorned with pigments, bells, brass enhancements, animal horns, fabric, leather, feathers, fiber and strings. A wrapped harness is attached to the back of the mask. The mask comes with a custom-made steel display stand.

27H x 11W x 7D, 37H on stand (inches).

Private Collection, Massachusetts, Private Collection, New York

Patinated, aged with some wood and pigment losses.

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