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€800 - 1,200Sale fees
MENDE, SIERRA LEONE. Bundu Sowei helmet mask made of wood with a deep black patina. Used in initiation ceremonies for young girls by the Sande Society. It bears the characteristic features, namely a ringed neck (fatty ridges) and a high forehead that frame small, half-closed eyes and a small, closed mouth. Numerous marks, scratches, and signs of wear are visible on the surface and inside. These indicate long-term ritual use and considerable age. Early 20th century. H. .. cm
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