Mask - Mende - Sierra Leone

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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

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Wooden mask from Sierra Leone of the Mende culture, circa 1960–1970, in good used condition with an internal crack repaired on the outside, provenance including exhibition in the Glasgow Massie Taylor collection.

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Description from the seller

Wooden mask in good condition; age is difficult to estimate as the rites continue to this day. There is a crack line visible along the inside, repaired on the outside. See photos.

Probably 1960-80 or earlier

Several exhibited in the Glasgow museum, Massie Taylor collection.

Wooden mask in good condition; age is difficult to estimate as the rites continue to this day. There is a crack line visible along the inside, repaired on the outside. See photos.

Probably 1960-80 or earlier

Several exhibited in the Glasgow museum, Massie Taylor collection.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Sierra Leone
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/culture
Mende
Height
34 cm
Width
25 cm
Sold with stand
No
Weight
2700 g
Estimated period
1960-1970
Sold by
BelgiumVerified
3457
Objects sold
100%
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