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Helmet Mask, "lipiko", Makonde People, Tanzania or

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Hand carved wooden Lipiko helmet mask: Hand carved wooden Lipiko helmet mask, Makonde peoples, Tanzania, mid 20th century, the male figure having a full head of human hair and facial scarification, 10"h x 7,25"w x 11.5"d. Note: Sale does n

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A Makonde Lipiko Initation Helmet mask Ex Bordogna Coll: A Finely carved wooden helmet mask with raised scarification designs and a wonderful sense of realism. Lipico masks are traditional initiation masks. Makonde peoples, Tanzania/ Mozambique, Africa. The

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Makonde Lipico Initiation Mask with Lip Plug Body Mod: A carved wooden helmet mask with a large lip plug and stylized facial features. Such masks are known as "Lipico" and were used for male initiation ceremonies. Makonde peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The ma

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Makonde Lipico Initiation mask: A Carved wooden helmet style mask with inserted Human hair pigs and a energetic facial style. Makonde peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The mask measures 10.5 inches tall x 8.5 inches wide. A metal display s

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Old Makonde Lipico Initiation mask Ex Stewart Warkow: A finely carved wooden helmet style mask with realistic facial features and overall well handled surface patina. Makonde peoples, Tanzania and Mozambique, Africa. Provenance: - Ex. Stewart Warkow coll

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A Makonde Lipico Initiation Helmet African Mask: A carved wooden helmet style mask with elaborate carved design and realistic form. Makonde peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The mask measures 11 x 7 inches. A metal display stand can be included for an addi

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Makonde Lipiko Initiation mask Ex Allan Stone, Simpson: A carved wooden mask in a highly stylized form, adorned with red mineral pigment and human hair. The mask still retains an original textile costume fragment. Makonde peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The mas

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A Makonde Helmet Mask, "lipiko": Helmmaske, "lipiko" Makonde, Tansania Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Haar. H 31 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. Vollplastische mapiko-Helmmasken

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A Makonde Helmet Mask, "lipiko": Helmmaske, "lipiko" Makonde, Tansania Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Haar. H 26,5 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. Vollplastische mapiko-Helmmaske

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A Makonde Helmet Mask, "lipiko": Helmmaske, "lipiko" Makonde, Mosambik Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 27 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. Vollplastische mapiko-Helmmasken (Sing.

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MAKONDE - Lipiko helmet mask: Mozambique, mid 20thC, helmet mask used in initiation dance Mapico, carved light wood, painted black, natural hair. Usage traces minor wear. Provenance: Peter Loebarth, Hameln, Germany Vera und Wolfga

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Helmet Mask, "lipiko", Makonde People, Tanzania or

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Helmet Mask, "lipiko" wood, hair, Makonde people; Tanzania or Mozambique, Africa. It would be kept in a small hut behind the village elder's home and shown at feasts or during initiation ceremonies. Size: 8'' x 6'' x 8.5'' (20 x 15 x 22 cm).

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Helmet Mask, "lipiko", Makonde People, Tanzania or

Name: Helmet Mask, \"lipiko\", Makonde People, Tanzania or
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Price: 250 USD
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