Dance mask - Mende - Sierra Leone

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Helmer mask from Sierra Leone, attributed to the Mende of the Vai region, dating to ca. 1900–1910, carved wood, sold with a stand, provenance Estate of Dr. Walter Wallace, Princeton, NJ.

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Helmer mask worn dy the all Temale bunau society, carvea with finely modeled coiffure with four lobes surmounted by two lobe sections on top with abstracted tufts of hair conjoined in v-form atop. Crescent braids hang on sides over engraved geometric patterns, beaded hairline, layered rich patterns on back. Her face bears idealized high smooth
roreneac. narrow eves Inser and amoct hcden. croc
scarification on cheeks, and thick bulges around neck.
some loss ar rim. veer prown-olack Dauna wun eartnen deposits on coiffure.

Provenance:
Estate of Dr. Walter Wallace, Princeton, NJ.

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Experts in Ancient African Art
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Helmer mask worn dy the all Temale bunau society, carvea with finely modeled coiffure with four lobes surmounted by two lobe sections on top with abstracted tufts of hair conjoined in v-form atop. Crescent braids hang on sides over engraved geometric patterns, beaded hairline, layered rich patterns on back. Her face bears idealized high smooth
roreneac. narrow eves Inser and amoct hcden. croc
scarification on cheeks, and thick bulges around neck.
some loss ar rim. veer prown-olack Dauna wun eartnen deposits on coiffure.

Provenance:
Estate of Dr. Walter Wallace, Princeton, NJ.

Seller's Story

Experts in Ancient African Art
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Vai
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Sierra Leone
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Ethnic group/culture
Mende
Height
36 cm
Width
21 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Estimated period
1900-1910
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Objects sold
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