Sande Society Helmet Mask (sowei)
Artist
Sewa Mende artist
Artist
Sande Society
Datemid-20th century
Associated withAfrica
MediumWood, aluminum sheeting, and nails
Dimensions14 1/8 x 8 3/4 x 9 in. (35.9 x 22.2 x 22.9 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of the James G. Hanes Memorial Fund
Object numberG.73.8.25
On View
Not on viewProvenanceRalph Brienen, Hasselt, Germany
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