Zemanek-Münster

Anthropomorphic face mask

Mozambique, Makua
sold EUR 180
Provenance
Vera und Wolfgang Nerlich, Munich, Germany
Size
H: 23 cm
H: 9.1 inch

Description

wood, greyish brown patina, camwood powder, the eyes arranged close to each other, mouth with curved lips, inserted metal teeth in one row (one missing), slightly dam., missing parts (ears, the rim backside);
the Makua live in the north-eastern part of Mozambique, together with the Lomwe they make about half of the population of Mozambique.


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