#6569 Mende Helmet Mask Sowei Sande Society Liberia 18.5" H

This magnificent mask is meticulously hand-carved from a single piece of wood. The Mende people refer to these masks as "Sowei," and they are worn over the head to represent the highest standards of beauty, principles, and values of the Sande society. Standing at 18.5 inches tall and 11 inches wide, it is a striking embodiment of traditional art and culture.