A LARGE GREBO KRU SURRENDER HANDS MASK, LIBERIA.
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Second third of the 20th century, with a raised vertical ridge, four outstretched hands projecting from the surface, and polychrome painted chevron decoration in red, white, and blue. Fiber fringe around the base, pierced border for attachment, and feather plume at top, 88cm high 32cm wide
Provenance - Private UK Collection,
Note - for similar examples see Bishop & Miller Lots 3439974 & 4126305,
Note - Masks of this type, sometimes referred to as “surrender” or “peace” masks, were used in ritual performances among the Grebo and Kru peoples of coastal Liberia. The raised hands symbolize both spiritual salutation and submission, often linked to ceremonial negotiations or protective rites.
Condition
split to the top of the shield crest, general marks and wear, most feathers are not present.
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Description
Second third of the 20th century, with a raised vertical ridge, four outstretched hands projecting from the surface, and polychrome painted chevron decoration in red, white, and blue. Fiber fringe around the base, pierced border for attachment, and feather plume at top, 88cm high 32cm wide
Provenance - Private UK Collection,
Note - for similar examples see Bishop & Miller Lots 3439974 & 4126305,
Note - Masks of this type, sometimes referred to as “surrender” or “peace” masks, were used in ritual performances among the Grebo and Kru peoples of coastal Liberia. The raised hands symbolize both spiritual salutation and submission, often linked to ceremonial negotiations or protective rites.
Condition
split to the top of the shield crest, general marks and wear, most feathers are not present.
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