Sold2023Sierra Leone Or Liberia, Polychromed Carved Wood, Rafia, And Metal Helmet Mask (Sowei/Bundu) H 15",Sierra Leone Or Liberia, Polychromed Carved Wood, Rafia, And Metal Helmet Mask (Sowei/Bundu) H 15", W 10", D 10" | Possibly Made By The Mende, Sherebo, Bassa, Or Vai Peoples For Sande Society. PrivateSee Sold Price
Sold2017Fantastic Mende Bundo Society Mask, African Artcarved wooden mask from the Mende peoples of Sierra leone, West Africa. carved from a light weight darkened wood, with a very elaborate carved face and coiffure. Such helmets are worn by the Bundu socSee Sold Price
Sold2015Bundu Sande society helmet mask. 20th c.A Mende carved wood Bundu Sande society helmet mask. Sierra Leon, Mende, 20th century. 15"h. Provenance: Collection of Stephen R Primoff, Houston, TXSee Sold Price
Sold2022Antique African Mende "Sowei" Carved Wood Helmet MaskDESCRIPTION: Antique African Mende carved lacquered wood sowei (helmet mask). Presenting rolls on the collared neck, thin features on the almond form face, cut braid design and tripartite fins at theSee Sold Price
Sold2023African Bamum Carved Wood Helmet MaskAfrican, Bamum people of Cameroon, hand-carved hardwood Janiform helmet mask with three faces, the standing sculpture with reticulated coiffure. 23" H x 12" W x 11" D.See Sold Price
Sold2021AFRICAN IGBO PEOPLES MAIDEN SPIRIT HELMET MASKAfrican carved wood helmet mask, Igbo Peoples, Nigeria, Agbogho Mmwo (Maiden Spirit) form, having elaborately carved hairstyle, face with white pigment representing the afterlife, scarification symbolSee Sold Price
Sold202220th C. African Mende Wood Helmet Mask w/ Raffia WreathWest Africa, Liberia or Sierra Leone, Mende people, ca. mid-20th century CE. A large and skillfully carved wooden Bundu mask with a lengthy collar of dark raffia. Used during ceremonies associated witSee Sold Price
Sold2022Africa, Liberia Bassa Wood Face Mask.Africa, Liberia Bassa Wood Face Mask. Size 9 1/2 inches high + stand. 4 1/2 inches wide. Carved wood face mask with painted chin. Provenance: Private Washington DC collection of Thomas F Caroll. AcquiSee Sold Price
Sold2018STYLE OF BASSA PEOPLE LIBERIAProperty of Lynn University to benefit their Library Renovation FundTo be sold subject to no reserve Style of BASSA PEOPLE LIBERIA Ceremonial Dance Mask with Headdress Carved wood face mask with darkSee Sold Price
Sold2022African Fang Helmet Mask with 4 Faces, GabonAfrican Fang Helmet Mask with 4 Faces, Gabon. Carved wood and pigment. Size: 13'' x 9'' x 9'' (33 x 23 x 23 cm). Ex. Collection William and Diane Bousquette, Purchase, New York.See Sold Price
Sold2021TRIBAL: Mende Women's Society Helmet Mask, SierraTRIBAL: Mende Women's Society Helmet Mask, Sierra Leone, 20th C., wood, carved helmet mask for the Sande women's society, with Janus faces, double horn finial on top in crescent moon form, dark brown-See Sold Price
Sold2018Gabon Fang Ngontang Helmet MasksGabon. A group of two Fang Ngontang helmet masks, each with four faces, made of carved wood and decorated with white and red pigment; (largest) ht. 16, wd. 11, dp. 12 in.See Sold Price
2022Mende Bundu Helmet Field collected Charles Miller 1968A finely carved wooden helmet mask with classic diminutive face, elaborate coiffure and signs of field use, Mende peoples, The mask was used exclusively by women of the Sande society among the Mende aSee Sold Price
Sold2021Mende Bundu Helmet Field collected Charles Miller 1968A finely carved wooden helmet mask with classic diminutive face, elaborate coiffure and signs of field use, Mende peoples, The mask was used exclusively by women of the Sande society among the Mende aSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Fine Old Bundu Sowei Mask for Female InitiationA carved wooden helmet mask with stylized diminutive face and elaborate coiffure, obvious signs of handling and wear. This type of mask is associated with girls' initiation ceremonies by the Sande, whSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Mende Bundu Helmet MaskA carved wooden helmet style mask with diminutive face, neck rolls and elaborate coiffure. Mende peoples, Sierra leone, West Africa. The mask measures 13.5 x 8.5 inches, a metal display stand can alsoSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Fine Old Mende Bundu mask Ex Alfred Schienberg 1971A carved wooden helmet mask with elegant female face and stylized form and features. The Bundu masks are danced by female initiates into the Sande society. Mende peoples, Sierra leone, West Africa. ThSee Sold Price
Sold2021MENDE "SOWEI" WOOD HELMET MASKcarved wood; Sierre Leone; Bundu society; Provenance: from the Estate of Dr. Norman Levine and the late Morelle Lasky Levine, Los Angeles; Condition: with wood loss; 7 inches wide; 8 inches deep; 13 3See Sold Price
Sold2022African Mende Bundu Sande Society Helmet Mask, SierraAfrican Mende Bundu Sande Society Helmet Mask, Sierra Leone. Carved wood. Stand not included. Size: 13.5'' x 8'' x 9'' (34 x 20 x 23 cm). Ex. Collection William and Diane Bousquette, Purchase, New YorSee Sold Price
Sold2022African Mende Bundu Sande Society Helmet Mask, SierraAfrican Mende Bundu Sande Society Helmet Mask, Sierra Leone. Carved wood and plant fiber. Stand not included. Size: 13'' x 8'' x 9'' (33 x 20 x 23 cm). Ex. Collection William and Diane Bousquette, PurSee Sold Price
Sold2022Gabon Style Helmet MaskItem/Description: Decorative, two tone Gabon style helmet mask. Hand carved wood over the head mask features black and white painted face above a red hued carved lizard / animal. Material: Wood, paintSee Sold Price
Sold2016African Punu Helmet MaskMid 20th C. Central Gabon West African carved and polychrome wood 13 1/2" (h) x 8 1/2" (l) x 8 1/2" (w) quadruple face Punu helmet mask. CONDITION: Areas with wear from age and usage.See Sold Price
Sold2017Bundu Society Helmet Mask, Mende PeoplesHelmut Mask (Bundu Society) mid to late 20th Century, carved wood with black patination, 14.5 inches tall. Provenance: De-accession from The Boca Raton Museum of ArtSee Sold Price
Sold2016Sande society "Bundu" ceremonial helmet dance mask - caSande Society "Bundu" Ceremonial Helmet Dance Mask- medium size carved wood of female head with rich, shiny black vegetable pigment patina, small, delicate facial features, slit eyes, facial scarificaSee Sold Price