Bundu Mask for the Sande Society
Artist
Unidentified artist
CultureLiberia or Sierra Leone, Mende or Sherbro cultures
Date20th century
MediumWood and black raffia
Dimensions17 7/8 × 9 7/8 in. (45.4 × 25.1 cm)
Classificationssculpture
Credit LineGift of Reginald and Celeste Hodges in honor of the Museum’s 60th Anniversary
Object number2018.34.1
DescriptionCylindrical helmet mask with small mouth, nose and eyes, all in lower third of face. Creased neck, elaborate hairstyle with high pointed coiffure and horizontal cow horns on each side of hair. Small chip on front of coiffure reveals extensive patina build up. Raffia appears around base and lower two holes were apparently for air rather than site. Mask is old but remains in excellent condition.On View
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