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Mende Sowei Helmet Mask of the Bundu Society

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Mende Sowei Helmet Mask of the Bundu Society

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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 x 8 inches. * A durable metal display stand can be included for an additional $35.00

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Good, fair, well handled

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Mende Sowei Helmet Mask of the Bundu Society

Name: Mende Sowei Helmet Mask of the Bundu Society
SKU: 70192591
Price: 220 USD
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