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Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands: Janus Faced (Ndoli jowei) Mask of the Sande Society

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Janus Faced (Ndoli jowei) Mask of the Sande Society

Culture: Mende
Medium: Wood, glass
Place Made: Sierra Leone
Dates: late 19th century
Dimensions: 15 3/4 x 11 x 12 in. (40 x 27.9 x 30.5 cm)
Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 22.1113
Credit Line: Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund
Image: Front, 22.1113_front_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

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.

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