Miniature Sowei Mask

A miniature representation of a Sowei, or Bundu, mask. It has a segmented neck, and a typical ridged hairstyle. The Sierra Leone National Museum catalogue notes that it must be very old .

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Further Information

• Type: Masks, headdresses
• Object: Miniature Sowei Mask
• Materials: Wood
• Culture Group: Mende
• Dimensions: Unknown
• Production Date: Pre 1970
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Unknown
• Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
• Accession Number: SLNM.1970.02.01

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