Persona. Masks of Africa
Object type:
mask
Materials:
wood
Legend:
Sowei masks are used in the Poro, a secret female society of the Mende which are found in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea. They are worn by women even though it is always men who make them.
Place of collecting:
Sierra Leone
Culture:
Mende
Acquisition related person:
Jean Dierickx as seller
Date of acquisition:
1974-01-24
Dimensions:
46,8 cm x 49 cm x 27 cm
Inventory number:
EO.1973.75.1