Mask - Makondé - Tanzania

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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

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Mapiko mask from the Makonde of Tanzania, circa 1950–1960, carved from wood with hair, in good condition with minor signs of aging and spots.

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Description from the seller

Klein Makonde mask, a stabilized crack line in the wood, no crack. Refined mask.

Klein Makonde mask, a stabilized crack line in the wood, no crack. Refined mask.

Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Material
Hair, Wood
Country of Origin
Tanzania
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/ culture
Makondé
Height
20 cm
Indigenous object name
Mapiko
Width
16 cm
Sold with stand
No
Weight
270 g
Estimated Period
1950-1960
Sold by
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3090
Objects sold
100%
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