Mask Item Number: K2.246 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Mask composed of a dome surmounted by a humanoid figure's head on a series of eight stacked and slightly squashed spheres. Six square stylized faces are carved into the sides of the dome around the helmet and surrounded by geometric motifs. Stained black overall.
Cultural Context
Worn by members of women's secret Sande Initiation Society. Bundu mask.
Item History
- Made in Sierra Leone
- Collected during 1964
- Owned by Abi Jones before 1965
- Received from Abi Jones (Seller) and Walter C. Koerner (Funding source) during 1965
What
Who
- Culture
- Mende
- Previous Owner
- Abi Jones
- Received from
- Abi Jones (Seller) and Walter C. Koerner (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Sierra Leone
When
- Collection Date
- during 1964
- Ownership Date
- before 1965
- Acquisition Date
- during 1965
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 98
- Accession Number
- 0109/0001