Mende Bundu Helmet Mask

Description:

Mende Bundu Helmet Mask, from the Sante society, fat rolls on the neck above a heavily pierced rim support the triangular face with protruding mouth, wide nose, and slit cutout eyes, all below an open forehead surmounted by an elaborate coiffure, overall dry black patina, ht. 13 in.
Provenance: The property of John Schaeffer
Estimate $300-500


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