Gongoli Mask

This is described by the Sierra Leone National Museum as a Gongoli Mask . Gongoli, or kongoli, masks commonly depict the face of a human or animal. The masquerader comes out to provide light entertainment, particularly during more solemn occasions such as funerals. This example is very unusual in form with respect to other examples of Gongoli masks, and may have been carved for sale, rather than use.

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Further Information

• Type: Masks, headdresses
• Object: Gongoli Mask
• Materials: Wood
• Culture Group: Sherbro
• Dimensions: 28.194mm [H]
• Production Date: Pre 1970
• Associated Places: Freetown (Place purchased)
• Associated People: Mr. Santigie Sesay, Freetown (Trader)
• Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
• Accession Number: SLNM.1970.10.03

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