African art Grebo Kru warrior wood ceremonial mask Liberia Ivory Coast cubist influence

Grebo-Kru mask, a type of ceremonial mask from the Grebo and Kru peoples of Liberia and the Ivory Coast. These masks are traditionally carved from wood and are known for their distinctive tubular eyes, which are thought to represent spiritual vision or a connection to the spirit world. The masks often feature exaggerated, elongated facial features and are sometimes topped with feathers. The Grebo and Kru people use these masks in sacred rituals to communicate with mythical beings from the forests. The abstract and stylized forms of these masks influenced Cubist painters and modern sculptors, including Pablo Picasso

In superb condition. Approximate dimensions 9” x 24”, 30” with the feathers.