Lot 0124

Mende Bundu Helmet

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Mende Bundu Helmet Field collected Charles Miller 1968: 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

2022Mende Bundu Helmet Field collected Charles Miller 1968See Sold Price

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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

2023A Mende Bundu Helmet Mask Ex Kahan GallerySee Sold Price

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2021Mende Bundu Helmet Field collected Charles Miller 1968See Sold Price

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A Mende Bundu helmet African mask with Dragon finial: 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

2017A Mende Bundu helmet African mask with Dragon finialSee Sold Price

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

2022Africa, Mende Bundu Helmet Mask, Sierra Leone, from the Sante society,See Sold Price

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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.

2016Mende Bundu Helmet Mask, Sierra LeoneSee Sold Price

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A Very Fine Authentic Mende Bundu Helmet Mask: A Fine Mende Bundu Helmet Mask. Measure 17 1/4" X 9 3/4" X 9.5". https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/72650623_70661-a-mende-bundu-helmet-mask-provenance-dr-and-m . From A Florida Estate. This item an

2022A Very Fine Authentic Mende Bundu Helmet MaskSee Sold Price

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Africa, Mende Bundu Helmet Mask, Sierra Leone, from the Sante society,: Africa, Mende Bundu Helmet Mask, Sierra Leone, from the Sante society, Size 17 1/2 inches x 8 1/2 inches diameter. fat rolls on the neck above a heavily pierced rim support the triangular face with sm

2023Africa, Mende Bundu Helmet Mask, Sierra Leone, from the Sante society,See Sold Price

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AFRICAN MASK: 20th c., Mende, Bundu Helmet, Sierra Leone, carved wood and raffia, on metal stand, 25" tall. Good condition.

2018AFRICAN MASKSee Sold Price

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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

2019Early 20th C. African Mende Bundu Wooden Helmet MaskSee Sold Price

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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

201920th C. Mende Bundu Wooden Helmet MaskSee Sold Price

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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

201820th C. Mende Bundu Wooden Helmet MaskSee Sold Price

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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

2022African Mende Bundu Sande Society Helmet Mask, SierraSee Sold Price

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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 PORO SOCIETY GBETU HELMET: Possibly a Mende Poro society (Bundu) helmet mask from Liberia (Sierre Leone).

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Mende Bundu Helmet. Origin: Sierra Leone, Mende. Circa mid-20th century, made of wood and mirrors. Measures 13" x 9" x 7.5". Provenance: Formerly French Collection, recently private collection Washington state. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.