African belly mask

Makonde pregnant belly mask worn by men, Tazania, East Africa. Scratches. 25 1/2 inches high x 14 inches wide.

East Africa, Southern Tanzania or northeastern Mozambique, Makonde, ca. early 20th century. A Makonde fertility body mask rendered in the form of a pregnant belly that is also known as a lipiko mask,

A Makonde body mask. Tanzania/Mozambique, East Africa. Wood. 20 1/8" x 11 1/2" x 9". Condition: includes stand. Repair present to center. Some cracks and abrasions present. Provenance: Private New Yor

A group of two Makonde style body masks. Wood. East Africa. 20th century. Larger: 27" x 13 1/3" x 8 1/2" Smaller: 22 1/2" x 12 1/2" x 7" Condition: Large crack to each mask. Accretions and wear throug

Extremely Unusual Petite Makonde Body Mask, Based, Makonde People, Tanzania, East Africa, 20th C. Painted & Carved. Size: 13"H x 8"W x 4.25"D (33 x 20.5 x 11 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are loc

Fine east African body mask celebrating fertility, and encouraging child birth.

Carved wooden helmet style mask from the Makonde peoples of Tanzania, East Africa. Accented with Green paint and has realistic facial features. Measures 9 x 9 inches. A durable metal display stand wil

Carved wooden mask of a highly stylized ancestor face. From the Makonde peoples of Tanzania, East Africa. Such masks are known as Lipico and were worn by young men for the initiation ceremonies.

Makonde, East Africa, stool with naturalistic seated female caryatid figure showing typical Makonde facial scarification and features, and serene, confident strength, 14"h. Provenance: Retired Souther

African Art Makonde Belly Mask is from Tanzania. The dimension is 19 inches high x 9 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $45.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US, the Internation

African Art Makonde Belly Mask is from Tanzania. The dimension is 11 inches high x 8.5 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $45.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US, the Internati

A Sukuma mask. Tanzania, East Africa. 20th century. Wood, metal, and pigment. 12" x 8 1/4" x 6". Condition: includes stand. Chipping and wear throughout. Provenance: James Stephenson, New York. Privat

African Carved Wood 'Tree of Life' Sculpture Mounted as a Lamp. Makonde People, East Africa, 20th Century. The sculpture is a tall tower of figures carved from a single piece of wood. Size: 10 1/2 x 1

Carved from a heavy dense wood and featuring a highly stylized female ancestor looking upwards into the heavens with traditional facial features and lip plug. makonde peoples, Tanzania, East Africa. T

Title: Belly Mask - Wood - Makondé - Tanzania Description: Wonderful ancient wooden belly mask from the MAKONDE people of Tanzania. This kind of masks symbolize fertility and are also thought to be w

(lot of 2) Large tribal carved wood chairs, likely Tanzania, East Africa, with figural mask crest, curved back, solid seat, rising on supports with incised geometric carving, joined by ring stretcher,

Elegant Makonde Fertility Body Mask. Tanzania/Mozambique Africa. Shaped wood. Includes stand.

(lot of 2) Large tribal carved wood chairs, likely Tanzania, East Africa, with figural mask crest, curved back, solid seat, rising on hewn legs, tallest: approx 61.75"h, 24.25"w, 25.25"d **Provenance:

Carved wooden mask with ornate raised tribal scars or tattoos designs. Rattan border around base of mask. Makonde peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The mask measures 10 x 6.5 inches. A display stand can be i

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

Makonde Stool/Chair, late 20th century, East Africa- Tanzania/mozambique. Scratches. 24 1/2 inches high x 8 1/2 inches wide x 8 inches deep.

A carved wooden helmet mask featuring a highly stylized face embellished with a red mineral pigment. makonde peoples, Mozambique, Africa. The mask itself measures 10 x 7.5 inches. A metal display stan

A finely carved wooden helmet mask with reddish mineral pigment accent and a small section of human hair. Makonde peoples, Mozambique, Africa. The mask measures 11 x 6 inches. A durable metal display

African Makonde Fertility Body Mask. Also called a belly mask or breast plate, mask for body rather than face is carved from wood to symbolize the torso of a pregnant woman. Wired on the back, it woul