Click Here for New Arrivals! African mask:The Grebo arrived from the southern Sahara around 1550. They settled on the coast of Liberia, west of the Cavally River. The area was made up of several frequently warring tribes. The Grebo were soon engaged in constant battles. To strengthen their courage, combatants wore war masks that were constructed to invoke terror in the enemy. Several protruding pairs of tubular eyes characterize the long, wooden abstract masks. The “all seeing” eye groups were believed to be spiritually connected to protective ancestors. The eyes were often polychromed with the mask itself enchanted with protective white kaolin powder. Feathers crowing the top served to enhance the magic. The wood color of this mask is exceptionally beautiful, front and back. Please click photo for enlargement! See other photos below. Sold Please scroll down to Order. When OFFLINE click button to leave a message! Dimensions: The mask not including the feathers is 30 1/2 inches long x 6 3/4 inches wide x 6 1/4 inches deep. Wt: 10 lbs. **For a complete inventory listing please go to the 'Index' section on the Navigation Bar to your right** Item 258 BackPlease click photo for enlargement! Back facial areaPlease click photo for enlargement! Lower backPlease click photo for enlargement! Translate This PageEspanol, Deutsch, Francais and more! The Curators GalleryPlease click here for exclusive high grade selections. The WarehousePlease click here for new arrivals.