Gongoli Mask

A large gongoli, or kongoli, mask, depicting the face of a human or animal, with red spots. The mask has a typical protruding forehead, top lip and vertical ears. The gongoli masquerader comes out to provide light entertainment, particularly during more solemn occasions such as funerals. It is not particular to any cultural groups in Sierra Leone.

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Further Information

• Type: Masks, headdresses
• Object: Gongoli Mask
• Materials: Wood
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: Unknown
• Production Date: Pre 1993
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Steve Taylor (Collector)
• Museum: Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
• Accession Number: BMAG:WA507016

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