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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