Helmet mask

Description

Helmet mask of blackened wood, stylized face with two fat rings around neck, surmounted by elaborate hairstyle incorporating two horns and bird, with fibre fringe attached, worn by members of the Bundu: West Africa, Sierra Leone, Mende people, 19th century

Museum reference

A.1953.343

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Helmet mask

Production information

Sierra Leone, Western Africa

Date

19th century

Style / Culture

Bundu Society, Mende

Materials

Wood, Fibre

Physical description

Blackened wood; fibre fringe attached