Alikali Mask

This mask is described as an Alikali mask by the Sierra Leone National Museum catalogue. Alikali usually refers to masked devils that come out to entertain children, rather than being associated with any society. This example has been dyed black, and it surrounding by raffia. It was made on Berry Street in Freetown.

Further Information

• Type: Masks, headdresses
• Object: Alikali Mask
• Materials: Wood, Vegetable, organic fibre
• Culture Group: Limba
• Dimensions: 370mm
• Production Date: Pre 1958
• Associated Places: Berry Street, Freetown
• Associated People: Saidu Kallay (Creator)
• Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
• Accession Number: SLNM.1958.09.01

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