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A Fine Old Mende Bundu mask Ex Alfred Schienberg 1971

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A Fine Old Mende Bundu mask Ex Alfred Schienberg 1971

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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. The mask measures 16 x 7 inches. A durable metal display stand can also be included for an additional $40.00. Provenance: Ex. Marion Israel, NY. Purchased from Ex. Alfred Schienberg, NY in 1971.

Condition

heavily worn, eroded, minor decay and losses

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A Fine Old Mende Bundu mask Ex Alfred Schienberg 1971

Name: A Fine Old Mende Bundu mask Ex Alfred Schienberg 1971
SKU: 89504622
Price: 320 USD
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Estimate $500 - $1,000

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