Zemanek-Münster

Helmet mask "ndoli jowel" of the "sande" society

Sierra Leone, Mende
sold EUR 2,000
Size
H: 34,5 cm
H: 13.6 inch

Description

wood, base

In subsaharian Africa only men are normally permitted on ritual occasions to wear wooden masks. These black helmet masks, however, are worn exclusively by women belonging to the “sande” women’s society.


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