Gongoli Mask

A large gongoli, or kongoli, mask, depicting the face of a human or animal. The mask has typical broad facial features, and holes around the edge for attaching raffia. 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: Mende
• Dimensions: Unknown
• Production Date: Pre 1979
• Associated Places: Bonthe (Place collected)
• Associated People: Mr. J. Caulker (Trader)
• Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
• Accession Number: SLNM.1979.01.01

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