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Mask like face with vertically lined coiffure; 1 mark on each cheek; mouth closed; face of the same design as 1998.35

Same as 1998.36

Same as 1998.36

Same as 1998.35 except with open mouth and mark on forehead.

Same design as 1998.38.2 except with a mark on forehead.

Mask-like face with coiled stubby coirfure; stylized face with eyebrows from end to end; half-closed eyes partially cut out; nose composed of 1/4 curved lines; closed mouth; 5 facial appendices

Figure has a small delicate face under a high forehead which is characteristic of Mende. An extra long neck with rolls of fat on the neck is an expression of prosperity and the ideal of beauty.

Bound Society Mask-Mende-Sierra Leone. The Mende People of Sierra Leone are one to the few groups in which women use masks in the ceremonies. The Bundu mask represents the guardian spirit of young women who are preparing themselves for adult…

Poro mask carved wood with metal teeth.

Marking center of forehead and on cheeks and exotic details of hair. Bale carving by professional carvers. It is common for the Baule face to have heavy, half-closed eyelids. Face is long with small pointed ears and markings on cheeks. High coiffure…