Helmet mask Date Unknown

This wooden helmet mask from the Mende or Southern Bullom (Sherbro) people in Sierra Leone, now located at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is a striking example of African art. The mask's helmet-like form is carved with intricate patterns and features a stylized human face. The details of the mask's creation, including the exact date, are unknown but its powerful presence, evident in the angular lines and strong features, suggests a rich cultural significance.