Antique Mende Bundu Hand Carved Patinated Wood Two Headed Mask
Antique Mende Bundu Hand Carved Patinated Wood Two Headed Mask. A small carved pot sits at the top of the mask. One side has horns carved into the top near the pot. Etched detailing along the sides represents hair that connects both faces. Both faces are the traditional serene expression over elongating neck rings. Along the bottom is the original holes that would have been used to fasten the mask to the dancer. Note from the collector: this piece was used during the ritual/dances and would be left over a sacred spot in the ground after the event was finished. Hence the reason it has been weathered into a grey hue. In used condition with wear consistent with age.
Size: 14.75”H x 16”W x 10”D
Antique Mende Bundu Hand Carved Patinated Wood Two Headed Mask. A small carved pot sits at the top of the mask. One side has horns carved into the top near the pot. Etched detailing along the sides represents hair that connects both faces. Both faces are the traditional serene expression over elongating neck rings. Along the bottom is the original holes that would have been used to fasten the mask to the dancer. Note from the collector: this piece was used during the ritual/dances and would be left over a sacred spot in the ground after the event was finished. Hence the reason it has been weathered into a grey hue. In used condition with wear consistent with age.
Size: 14.75”H x 16”W x 10”D
Antique Mende Bundu Hand Carved Patinated Wood Two Headed Mask. A small carved pot sits at the top of the mask. One side has horns carved into the top near the pot. Etched detailing along the sides represents hair that connects both faces. Both faces are the traditional serene expression over elongating neck rings. Along the bottom is the original holes that would have been used to fasten the mask to the dancer. Note from the collector: this piece was used during the ritual/dances and would be left over a sacred spot in the ground after the event was finished. Hence the reason it has been weathered into a grey hue. In used condition with wear consistent with age.
Size: 14.75”H x 16”W x 10”D
