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Curiosities, Objects de Vertu and a Selection of African Art. In partnership with Baias Arte. sessione unica
Wednesday 18 June 2025 hours 14:30 (UTC +01:00)
A large African Sowei helmet mask
A large African Sowei helmet mask
Sierra Leone -Guinea - Mende people
Carved wood with dark brown patina, the highly stylized face reveals a broad forehead framed by an elegant coiffure. Masks of this type, called Sowei or Bundu are worn by members of the female Sande Society during the masquerades held in occasion of the initiation's rituals.
H cm 35