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The ethnic group Grebo is located on the border of Ivory
Coast and Liberia.
This type of mask is used during funeral, the numerous
pairs of eyes symbolizing the ancestors.
It seems also that this type of masks was able also to
be to be worn during battles.
Old polycromatic crest mask, oil paint, nails, clothes...
Attention : no base
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Libéria |
Grebo |
45 x 31 |
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Snake at your feet - a stick at your hand! 
