Sande Society
Sande, also known as zadεgi, bundu, bundo and bondo, is a women's association found in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea that initiates girls into adulthood, confers fertility, instills notions of morality and proper sexual comportment, and maintains an interest in the well-being of its members throughout their lives. In addition, Sande champions women's social and political interests and promotes their solidarity vis-a-vis the Poro, a complementary institution for men. The Sande society masquerade is a rare and perhaps unique African example of a wooden face mask controlled exclusively by women – a feature that highlights the extraordinary social position of women in this geographical region.
Read more about Sande Society: Geographical Extent, Common Features, Regional Variations, Iconography of The Mende Helmet Mask, Alternating Roles of The Sande and Poro Societies, Suppression of The Sande Society in Liberia, Women's Political Influence
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