Beschreibung : Carved wooden helmet mask from the Makonde peoples of Tanzania, Africa. Note the wonderful worn patina and bold red stripe painted down the center. Such masks are known as Lipico and were worn during Initiations of young men into adulthood, with some reports stating that the initiates were to try to wrestle and remove the mask from a designated elder.
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Über das Lot Chargen- 64 Titel : Makonde Lipico Initiation Mask, EPOCHE : Mid to late 20th cen Größe : 10 x 10 inches Anmerkung : The mask Display Stands are not included unless stated so in the description. Mask display stands can be purchased seperately at www.tribalgatherings.com Condition report : Overall good, showing some age and wear.