Mask - Wood - Makondé - Tanzania
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Great wooden Lipico mask from the Makonde people of Tanzania.
The Makonde belong to the Bantu people who originally lived south of Lake Nyassa and later migrated to their present location on the Mueda plateau in northern Mozambique. They survive economically from farming and, occasionally, cattle rearing.
Makonde carvers are prolific producers of masks, statues and decorative objects. The most famous Makonde masks are the helmet masks which are used to mark a boy`s initiation into adulthood.
Masks like these made out of wood are called Lipico and have realistic features, often decorated with wax facial scarifications.
Good condition with a beautiful patina of age.
Object: Mask
Ethnic group/ culture: Makonde
Region/ country: Gabon
Material: Wood
Period: 2nd half 20th century
Condition: Good
Sold with stand: No
Dimensions: 30×23×22 cm
Weight: 2200 g
Reserve: $90.00
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The Makonde belong to the Bantu people who originally lived south of Lake Nyassa and later migrated to their present location on the Mueda plateau in northern Mozambique. They survive economically from farming and, occasionally, cattle rearing.
Makonde carvers are prolific producers of masks, statues and decorative objects. The most famous Makonde masks are the helmet masks which are used to mark a boy`s initiation into adulthood.
Masks like these made out of wood are called Lipico and have realistic features, often decorated with wax facial scarifications.
Good condition with a beautiful patina of age.
Object: Mask
Ethnic group/ culture: Makonde
Region/ country: Gabon
Material: Wood
Period: 2nd half 20th century
Condition: Good
Sold with stand: No
Dimensions: 30×23×22 cm
Weight: 2200 g
Reserve: $90.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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Mask - Wood - Makondé - Tanzania
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