TRIBAL: Mende Women's Society Helmet Mask, Sierra

TRIBAL: 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-

A Carved wooden helmet type mask worn by leaders of the all-female society during the initiation of young women into adulthood. The Mende culture of Sierra Leone would wear helmet masks which are carv

Tall carved wooden helmet style mask worn exclusively by the women of the Sande society during initiation ceremonies. Mende peoples, Sierra Leone, West Africa. The mask measures 24 x 9 inches. A metal

Sierra Leone; together with an unidentified African tribal mask with carved wooden beak and horsehair decoration, 2 pieces total Helmet mask: appx. 16"h Provenance: The helmet mask from Bremo Auctions

Mende Bundu wood helmet mask, Sierra Leone, mid 20th C., associated with the Sande women's secret society. (LUCE8281)(LUCE8281) Measurements: 16.5 H Condition: Condition commensurate with age and use.

WOMEN'S MENDE HELMET MASK FROM SIERRA LEONE: The women's Sande society found in Liberia and Sierra Leone have a tradition of initiating girls into womanhood. On this occasion the leaders/mentors wear

A Mende woman's helmet mask20th century; Sierra Leone/LiberiaThe type of helmet mask worn by women of the Sande society, the carved and burnished wooden mask with elaborately carved hair style and the

Bundu helmet mask used in dances by the Sande Society, a women's society of the Mende people, Liberia and Sierra Leone, this classic example having a lovely coiffure and the typical rolls of fat depic

A carved wooden and painted helmet mask with a long raffia grass collar attached to hide the dancer. This wooden mask is associated with a secret women's society which exists in parts of West Africa,

A finely carved helmet style mask from the Mende peoples of Sierra leone, West Africa. This is a lovely example featuring diminutive face, tall finial, elaborate coiffure and the traditional "neck rol

A carved wooden helmet style mask from the Mende peoples of Sierra leone, West Africa. The mask features traditional "neck rolls" representing wealth , a finely carved "top knot" coiffure with geometr

A 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. Th

A finely carved wooden helmet mask with classic facial features and a well handled and polished smooth surface suggesting ceremonial use over many years. Mende peoples, Bundu society, Sierra leone, We

A Lovely carved wooden helmet style mask with traditional carved coiffure, diminutive face and neck rolls. Mende peoples, Budu society initiation mask, Sierra Leone, West Africa. The mask Measures 14

A 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 a

A 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 a

A Finely carved wooden helmet mask with elaborate coiffure and stylized facial features. Such masks were worn exclusively by the women of the Sande society during initiation ceremonies. Mende peoples,

A Finely carved wooden helmet mask with elaborate coiffure and stylized facial features. Such masks were worn exclusively by the women of the Sande society during initiation ceremonies. Mende peoples,

carved 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 soc

This is a rare example of a Mende Bundu mask worn by members of The Humui or Sande society, Sierra Leone, West Africa. A carved wooden mask with a most unusual superstructure on top, a winged dragon l

This is an elegant and fine carved wooden mask from the Mende peoples of Sierra Leone, West Africa. Such masks are carved by members of the Sande Society for use during a young woman's initiation cere

TRIBAL: Mende Helmet Mask, Sierra Leone, 20th C., wood and metal, carved wood helmet mask with multiple hair lobes forming coiffure, metal strip along forehead, inlaid cheek scarification, unusual typ

TRIBAL: Sande Society Helmet Mask, Sierra Leone, 20th C., wood and fiber, tall carved helmet mask representing a guardian spirit and the ideals of female beauty and power, carved with elaborate multi-

African 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 Yor