Weekend sale until 9/28 22:00 〇 Glebo/Grebo masks are known for their unique beauty, often called "the sharpest masks in the world," and are considered the most futuristic in African art. The protruding horns and geometric decorations are so avant-garde that they could be mistaken for ancient aliens or future robots. However, this design has a long history, having been used for centuries in initiation rituals and as amulets for warriors. The most distinctive feature of this mask is that it has eight eyes! For the Grebo people, the multi-eyed design represents the ability to see the future, spirits, and the souls of enemies that ordinary people cannot see. The eight eyes symbolize the spiritual ability to see in all directions, the dignity of a warrior, and the rank of elders and priests. It was like a "multifunctional sensor" that communicated with spirits and saw the future. They would summon forest spirits using the horns and eyes as antennas and then go to battle. (For example, there are records that 4 eyes represent the initiation of young people, 6 eyes represent warriors, and 8 eyes represent elders and ritual organizers.) Size: Height approx. 54cm, Width approx. 26cm, Thickness approx. 12cm Weight: 854g Material: Wood (with signs of aging) Origin: Côte d'Ivoire There is a hole in the back from the time of purchase, so you can hang it immediately by threading a string through it. *Please check the condition in the photos. My son, who loves Ultraman, told me it's not Ultraman, it's Taroman, but just displaying it in your room will give you a vision of not just the past, but the future" – this is a one-of-a-kind item with such power. #AfricanArt #PrimitiveArt #TribalArt #EthnicArt #SingleWoodCarving #AfricanArt #TribalArt #PrimitiveArt #AfricanMask #CollectorsItem