Old African Mende Helmet Mask

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African carved wood full helmet mask, Mende people, Sierra Leone, worn exclusively by women, particularly by women of the Sande Society, devoted to initiate women coming into adulthood, the carved coifed hairdo with top knot over the nicely carved face, the base with tie down holes, approx 15.5"h, 10.5"w, 11"d. Nice patina, came from what looked to me like an honest collection put together in the 1970's. isshelf
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African carved wood full helmet mask, Mende people, Sierra Leone, worn exclusively by women, particularly by women of the Sande... Read more

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    African carved wood full helmet mask, Mende people, Sierra Leone, worn exclusively by women, particularly by women of the Sande Society, devoted to initiate women coming into adulthood, the carved coifed hairdo with top knot over the nicely carved face, the base with tie down holes, approx 15.5"h, 10.5"w, 11"d. Nice patina, came from what looked to me like an honest collection put together in the 1970's. isshelf

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