Zemanek-Münster

Small face mask

Mozambique, Makonde
not available anymore
Size
H: 23 cm
H: 9.1 inch

Description

light-weighted wood, matt dark brown patina, the eyes nearly naturalistic formed, a flat nose, the mouth extreme broad with a thick upper lip and a visible row of teeth, drilled holes around the rim with remains of a costume, slightly dam. (ears), rep. at the base of the neck (breakages spread with blackish mass);
shows the characteristic traits of the “lipiko” helmet masks, which appear in connection with initiation ceremonies. They were worn by the young initiates “vaali” at the “mapiko” masquerade.


Subscribe to our newsletter

Join over 10,000 tribal art collectors. Don't miss out on upcoming news and auctions.

Subscribe today