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ABDOMINAL MASK (VENTRE)
The abdominal masks are cast in aluminum. They are beautifully decorated on the belly and breasts.
The owner of this mask would have held a high social and economic position in Makonde society, because aluminum is an expensive metal in this region.
Body masks celebrate the return of young men to the village after their initiation into adult life.
The men who wear them cover their faces with a mask featuring a female visage, which dances with remarkable composure, while a male mask dramatizes the pains of childbirth.
A drum ensemble accompanies the dances.
Some masks are intended to instill terror in women who can only glimpse their appearance, with the upper body bent and the head turned toward the ground.
ABDOMINAL MASK (VENTRE)
The abdominal masks are cast in aluminum. They are beautifully decorated on the belly and breasts.
The owner of this mask would have held a high social and economic position in Makonde society, because aluminum is an expensive metal in this region.
Body masks celebrate the return of young men to the village after their initiation into adult life.
The men who wear them cover their faces with a mask featuring a female visage, which dances with remarkable composure, while a male mask dramatizes the pains of childbirth.
A drum ensemble accompanies the dances.
Some masks are intended to instill terror in women who can only glimpse their appearance, with the upper body bent and the head turned toward the ground.
Details
Number of objects
1
Period
2000-2010
Material
Aluminium
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Aluminium
Height
50 cm
Width
28 cm
Provenance
Private collection
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