African Masks - Grebo Mask 9

African art and masks of the Grebo. This African war mask from the Grebo people of the Ivory Coast is 27 inches tall, and 6 inches wide. It is hand-carved of wood; and metal tacks are used to accentuate the the beak an forehead. The 6 cylindrical protuberances on the face of this mask represent eyes, intended to frighten the enemy during battle.