African Makonde Wood Carved Body Mask. These lipiko masks, which in the language of the Makonde people means “helmet mask.” come from the minority ethnic group of the Makonde live in southern Tanzania and northeastern Mozambique, both north and south of the Rovuma River. The lipiko are also often referred to as mapiko, a term also used for the masquerade dances in which these are worn, as well as to the dancers themselves. Measures approx. 21" Height X 11" Wide.