Zoomorphic helmet mask with large ears "lipiko" ·  Tanzania, Makua/Makonde · ID: 3039937

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.

The object Zoomorphic helmet mask with large ears “lipiko” with the object ID 3039937 was last part of the auction 82nd Tribal Art Auction at February 27, 2016 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 546 achieved a sales price of EUR 250.

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