Description:

Mozambique, Tanzania, early 20th century CE. Carved wood mask with attachments of human (homosapiens) hair; large, diamond-shaped mouth with red lips and grid-like teeth. Most of the hair has also worn away. The helmet masks or "Lipico" of the Makonde people were used to mark a boy's initiation into adulthood. Lipico is the name that Makonde men give to the masker of their masquerading association, who is brought from the bush into the village for initiation celebrations. The dances are accompanied by an orchestra of drummers. These masks have realistic features and are often decorated with scarification marks. They are carved with light balsa-like wood and are always worn with a cloth. Size: 9" W x 9" H (22.9 cm x 22.9 cm)

Provenance: Ex-Kragler Collection

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  • Condition: Loss of pigment, plus a few cracks and chips.

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