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20th C. African Temne Polychrome Wood Head Mask

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20th C. African Temne Polychrome Wood Head Mask

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**Originally Listed At $300**

Africa, Sierra Leone, Temne peoples, 20th century CE. This is an ornate and colorful wood-carved festival head mask, topped by a crest with cloth attachments designed to conceal the wearer. This mask embodies the joy of 20th century masks -- the bright colors and use of found materials that were previously unavailable! The Temne people are the largest ethnic group today in Sierra Leone, and their traditional culture revolves around chiefdoms and secret societies that men and women (separately) are inducted into after puberty. Masks are used as part of the rites of moving up the social hierarchy and becoming part of the secret societies to manifest the spirits who guide individuals through these processes. Size: 57.2" H (145.3 cm)

See Masks from West and Central Africa: A Celebration of Color and Form (Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., 2013).

Provenance: Ex- New York Gallery, Paul and Mary Sue Rosen Collection
(Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., 2013).
Tijou, California, acquired 1960s and prior, by descent to her granddaughter
1970s.

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Condition

Expected wear and slight fraying to the fabric. Colors very bright!

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20th C. African Temne Polychrome Wood Head Mask

Name: 20th C. African Temne Polychrome Wood Head Mask
SKU: 58446859
Price: 150 USD
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Estimate $300 - $450

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