Janus Faced (Ndoli jowei) Mask of the Sande Society

• Artist: Mende (Culture)
• Medium: Wood, glass
• Geographical Location: Sierra Leone
• Dates: late 19th century
• Dimensions: 15 3/4 x 11 x 12 in. (40 x 27.9 x 30.5 cm)
• Collection: Arts of Africa
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5H6, 8E
• Accession Number: 22.1113
• Image: "Face", CUR.22.1113_face1_PS5.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2009

Catalogue Description:
Wooden, dome-shaped, Janus-faced mask with pierced eye holes inset with pieces of glass (one missing) on both faces. Top of mask has two spiral forms rising out of coiffure with a bridge between them. Condition: Good; some surface wear.