This is the rating and price for Makonde Lipico Initiation Mask, Mid to late 20th cen

Description : 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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About the lot N° 64
Title : Makonde Lipico Initiation Mask, Period : Mid to late 20th cen
Size : 10 x 10 inches
Notes : 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.
Tribal Gatherings, auctioneer, Brigantine, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Masks of the World : 100 Great Masks with $50.00 Start Bids and No Reserve
Sale date : 12 Mar 2016 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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