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A primary characteristic of Grebo masks are portruding eyes. The elongated nose is also a stylistic feature. It is not uncommon for a Grebo mask to possess multiple sets of tubular eyes.

The mask is used by the Sande women’s society who live in an area known as the West Atlantic region which in the 15 century was called Guinea by European explorers. Sande society prepares young women for womanhood. When they have completed their…

This tear drop-shaped face mask is made of carved wood with a varied dark brown patina. The hair is a wrapped fiber braid and the ears have twisted copper earrings. Attached to the chin are four brass bells and an animal tooth. The back of the mask…