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Africa, Mende Bundu Helmet Mask, Sierra Leone, from the Sante society,

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A Fine Old Mende Bundu mask Ex Alfred Schienberg 1971: 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

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A CLASSIC MENDE BUNDU SANDE SOCIETY MASK, AFRICAN ART: 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

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Mende Sowei Helmet Mask of the Bundu Society: 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

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A MENDE BUNDU SOCIETY FEMALE INITIATION MASK: 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

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African Mende Bundu Sande Society Helmet Mask, Sierra: 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

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African Mende Bundu Sande Society Helmet Mask, Sierra: African 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, Pur

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Mende Bundu Helmet Mask, Sierra Leone: 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.

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Bundu society helmet mask. c.20th century.: A Bundu society helmet mask. Sierra Leone, Mende. c.20th century. Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.

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A Mende Bundu Helmet Mask Ex Kahan Gallery: A Carved wooden Bundu helmet mask with well handled surface and signs of field use. Mende peoples, Sierra Leone, West Africa. The mask itself measures 14 x 9.25 inches. A metal display stand can also

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A Mende Bundu Helmet Mask: A 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 also

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Early 20th C. African Mende Bundu Wooden Helmet Mask: **Originally Listed At $750** West Africa, Liberia or Sierra Leone, Mende peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A large wooden mask characterized by thin slit-form eyes, a huge forehead, a petite

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20th C. Mende Bundu Wooden Helmet Mask: **Originally Listed At $250** West Africa, Liberia or Sierra Leone, Mende people, ca. early to mid 20th C. CE. A large wooden mask characterized by thin slit eyes, a huge forehead, a petite nose, and

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20th C. Mende Bundu Wooden Helmet Mask: **First Time At Auction** West Africa, Liberia or Sierra Leone, Mende people, ca. early to mid 20th C. CE. A large carved wooden mask characterized by triangular eyes, a huge forehead, a miniscule nos

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Africa, Mende Bundu Helmet Mask, Sierra Leone, from the Sante society,

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Africa, Mende Bundu Helmet Mask, Sierra Leone, from the Sante society, Size 15 1/2 inches x 9 3/8 inches diameter. fat rolls on the neck above a heavily pierced rim support the triangular face with small mouth, narrow nose, and crescent cutout eyes, all below an open forehead surmounted by an elaborate coiffure with a cylindrical bundle atop, fine black patina. Ex Private NYC collection.

Condition

minor wear as seen

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Africa, Mende Bundu Helmet Mask, Sierra Leone, from the Sante society,

Name: Africa, Mende Bundu Helmet Mask, Sierra Leone, from the Sante society,
SKU: 126467697
Price: 800 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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Starting Price $250

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