Sowei Mask

This resembles a Sowei Mask, though is too narrow to be worn. The Brighton Museum and Art Gallery catalogue suggests it was used on altars of the Sande society.

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Further Information

  • Type: Masks, headdresses
  • Object: Sowei Mask
  • Materials: Wood
  • Culture Group: Mende
  • Dimensions: 330mm [H] x 140 mm x 150 mm
  • Production Date: Pre 1993
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Steve Taylor (Collector)
  • Museum: Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
  • Accession Number: BMAG:WA506998

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