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Mende Helmut Mask
About the Item
An early 20th century example.
The masks of the Sande society were used exclusively in masquerade performances by the women of the tribe.
The Mende tribe is located in Sierra Leone.
- Dimensions:Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1900s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Wear on the wood ,see photo's for details.
- Seller Location:West Palm Beach, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU843216867752
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