GREBO, Ivory Coast. Hardwood, deep black patina, highlights of natural pigments. The Grebo are part of the Krou group, found in central-eastern and south-eastern Liberia and western Côte d'Ivoire, in a largely forested area. There are very few figurative works and masks among the Grebo. This ancient and rare 'Kpandoho' dance mask was carved by the highest-ranking initiates and was associated with initiation rituals. This representation of a spirit from the invisible world living in the forest is embodied here by a man's face with strong features. 1st third of the 20th century. Height: 25 cm. Width: 16.5 cm. Slight abrasions. Note: Collector's label. Literary reference: f. Suzanne Vogel -African Aesthetics, 1986, p. 43, ill. 37. Provenance : -Private collection, Paris. -Patrick Morgan Collection New York, United States. -Zack Haddad Collection Los Angeles. -Jean-Paul Agogué Collection, Paris, France.