Photo of collection object Sande society mask (sowei) — Bassa. Sande society mask (sowei), late 19th-early 20th century. Wood, pigment, 12 1/2 x 8 x 9 1/2 in. (31.8 x 20.3 x 24.1 cm). Gift of Josephine Levitt, 2004.108.1. Creative Commons-BY.

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum

Sande society mask (sowei)

late 19th-early 20th century

Bassa

Arts of Africa

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Bassa
Classification: Masks
Formatted Medium: Wood, pigment
Medium: wood, pigment
Locations: Place made: Liberia
Dimensions: 12 1/2 x 8 x 9 1/2 in. (31.8 x 20.3 x 24.1 cm)
Departments: Arts of Africa
Accession Number: 2004.108.1
Credit Line: Gift of Josephine Levitt
Rights Statement: Creative Commons-BY
Museum Location: This item is not on view
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