Gongoli Mask

A large gongoli, or kongoli, mask. The mask is typically roughly carved with animal-like features, a large nose and wide, toothed, mouth. The gongoli masquerader comes out to provide light entertainment, particularly during more solemn occasions such as funerals. It is not particular to any cultural groups in Sierra Leone. This mask has a down-turned mouth, and retains some of its original raffia

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Further Information

• Type: Masks, headdresses
• Object: Gongoli Mask
• Materials: Wood, Vegetable, organic fibre
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: 559mm (H), 381mm (W)
• Production Date: Pre 1963
• Associated Places: Moyamba
• Associated People: Mr. Macauley (Carver), J.B. Koroma (Seller)
• Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
• Accession Number: SLNM.1963.84.04

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