Sowei is a mask devil in Sierra Leone that represents the female secret society known as Sandey. It is common among Sierra Leone's two largest ethnic groups: the Mende and the Temne. It is also common among the country’s minority groups, like the Kono, Sherbro, Kissi, etc. The Sowei is used to entertain Sande/Bondo members, particularly those going through the secret society's initiation procedure. It also entertains the public during the holiday season, especially during cultural displays, and