Anthropomorphic face mask · Tanzania, Makonde · ID: 3045375
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Provenance
Fred Zcechinikowski, Berlin, GermanySize
H: 21,5 cm
H: 8.5 inch
Description
ceramic / terracotta, pigment remains,
Such terracotta masks were first discovered in 1986, when they were used at initiation rites for young girls. They are modelled by woman who were traditionally responsible for pottery.