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Makonde Wood Carved Helmet Mask Tanzania

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Seller: Top-Rated Seller africadirect ✉️ (59,671) 99.7%, Location: Denver, CO, US, Ships to: WORLDWIDE, Item: 334933173174 Makonde Wood Carved Helmet Mask Tanzania. Makonde Wood Carved Helmet Mask Tanzania The Makonde of Tanzania and Mozambique are one of the most prolific art producing peoples in eastern Africa. One of the most prominent of these arts are the life size helmet masks called Lipico, which are worn on the top of the head partially covering the face and slightly tipped upward so that the dancer can see. Masks play a prominent role in Makonde life, serving to mark the end of the initiation and circumcision cycle for boys as they move into manhood. The Lipico masks show a wide range of Makonde life and society as they depict initiates, villagers, coastal Arabs, and colonial officials. Usually, Makonde will embellish their masks with human hair (as on the mask illustrated here). They will sometimes insert pegs for teeth, whiten the eyes, and, in a quest for realism, often show human deformities. Sometimes they have a lip plug, which Makonde men used to wear. They are decorated with patterns of scarification in the form of zig-zag designs on the forehead and on the sides of the face. This elaborate scarification marks various stages of an initiates passage into full maturity and adult responsibility; it literally marks a man's advancement in social, political, and ritual status. This scarification is represented most often by the application of thin lines of wax or, as in this mask, by carving onto the surface of the mask. The wood used in the production of Lipico mask is called njala. Makonde Wood Carved Helmet Mask Tanzania The Makonde of Tanzania and Mozambique are one of the most prolific art producing peoples in eastern Africa. One of the most prominent of these arts are the life size helmet masks called Lipico, which are worn on the top of the head partially covering the face and slightly tipped upward so that the dancer can see. Masks play a prominent role in Makonde life, serving to mark the end of the initiation and circumcision cycle for boys as they move into manhood. The Lipico masks show a wide range of Makonde life and society as they depict initiates, villagers, coastal Arabs, and colonial officials. Usually, Makonde will embellish their masks with human hair (as on the mask illustrated here). They will sometimes insert pegs for teeth, whiten the eyes, and, in a quest for realism, often show human deformities. Sometimes they have a lip plug, which Makonde men uséd to wear. They are decorated with patterns of scarification in the form of zig-zag designs on the forehead and on the sides of the face. This elaborate scarification marks various stages of an initiates passage into full maturity and adult responsibility; it literally marks a man's advancement in social, political, and ritual status. This scarification is represented most often by the application of thin lines of wax or, as in this mask, by carving onto the surface of the mask. The wood uséd in the production of Lipico mask is called njala. × × × × × × Buy now and save! Tell a friend Visit store Watch now Postage info Click the Postage tab above the listing description for more info Click the Postage tab above the listing description for more info! Additional delivery notes PICK UP OPTION Sorry, our items are NOT available for pick-up. PAYING VIA PAYPAL We accept PayPal on our all our items so you can shop with confidence. Simple choose the PayPal option when proceeding through the checkout. Additional Information No additional information at this time Ask seller a question You might also like Bamana Door Lock Mali Medium Hutu or Tutsi Wooden Bowl Rwanda, Burundi Tabwa Female Figure Congo Large 6 Layer Chevron Venetian Trade Beads JK Brown Collection Contact To contact our Customer Service Team, simply click the button here and our Customer Service team will be happy to assist. Ask seller a question © My Store Postage Click the Postage tab above the listing description for more info Payment Accepted Payment Methods PayPal Returns Returns are accepted Items must be returned within 30 days of the auction ending Buyer will pay for return shipping. eBay integration by
  • Brand: Unbranded
  • Item Height: 9.0
  • Item Length: 9.0
  • Item Width: 7.5
  • Maker: Makonde Artisan
  • Material: Wood
  • Origin: Tanzania, Mozambique
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Style: None
  • Type: Mask
  • author: None

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