Helmet mask "ndoli jowel" of the "sande" society ·  Sierra Leone, Mende · ID: 3042811

Description

wood, matt black patina, partly encrusted, unusual large face, coiffure in fan-shaped lobes with headband, fine incised geometrical decor on both sides, typical neck rolls, slightly dam. (nose, mouth), minor missing parts, cracks, traces of insect caused damage (coiffure/backside)

The object Helmet mask “ndoli jowel” of the “sande” society with the object ID 3042811 was last part of the auction 87th Tribal Art Auction at November 11, 2017 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 185 achieved a sales price of EUR 500.

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