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 Tanzania, Makonde culture, carved from wood with hair, 24 cm high by 18 cm wide, 530 g, dating to 1950–1960, sold with a stand, in good condition with small signs of age and stains.

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Makonde mask, a stabilized crack in the wood, no crack.

Makonde mask, a stabilized crack in the wood, no crack.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Hair, Wood
Country of origin
Tanzania
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/culture
Makondé
Height
24 cm
Indigenous object name
Mapiko
Width
18 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Weight
530 g
Estimated period
1950-1960
Sold by
BelgiumVerified
3362
Objects sold
100%
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