Body mask "ndimu"
Tanzania, Makonde
sold
EUR 2,200
Provenance
Fred Jahn, Munich, GermanyMarc L. Felix, Brussels, Belgium
Size
H: 38 cm
H: 15.0 inch
Description
wood, dyed in reddish brown, skin scarification marks in herringbone and zigzag pattern, accentuated by dark brown pigment, drilled holes around the rim, slightly dam., minor missing parts at the back of the rim, traces of insect caused damage in the lower area, metal base