Lot 0372

3 African Zimbabwe Makishi Boys Initiation Dolls

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3 African Zimbabwe Makishi Boys Initiation Dolls

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3 African Zimbabwe or Zambia Makishi Masquerade Initiation Dolls The makishi is performed at the end of the mukanda , an annual initiation ritual for boys between the ages of 8-12performed in the Luvale, Chokwe, Luchazi and Mbundi tribes/ Light wear to paint, between 14.5 and 16" tall