SIERRA LEONE BUNDU OR NDOLI JOWEI MASK. Patinated Sowei helmet mask, also known as a Bundu or Ndoli Jowei mask, primarily associated with the Sande (or Bundu/Bondo) female initiation society of the Mende people in Sierra Leone and Liberia. These masks are worn by high-ranking members of the Sande society during initiation ceremonies for young girls transitioning into womanhood. - height: 12 inches. Estimate $150-250
