Zoomorphic helmet mask with large ears "lipiko" · Tanzania, Makua/Makonde · ID: 3039937
sold
EUR 250
Size
H: 20,5 cm
H: 8.1 inch
Description
wood, shiny blackish brown patina, provided with a short snout and a flat little nose, the forehead vaulted, possibly depicting an antelope, drilled holes around the lower rim, minor missing part (head), minor damaged area on the left side, abrasion of paint;
“lipiko” masks appeared at initiation celebrations. They were worn by the young initiates “vaali” at the “mapiko” masquerade.