Animal 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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Animal mask, a Makondé wooden helmet mask from Tanzania, 54 cm high, 34 cm wide, 20 cm deep, 3000 g, provenance Private collection, authenticity Original/official, in good condition.
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Striking Makonde animal helmet mask, dog or hyena, Tanzania. The mask depicts a dog, an important animal in Makonde culture. Dogs are considered protectors and guides. They are also associated with death and the afterlife. Dark patina from traditional tribal use, wear inside from being used. Finely carved features, with large ears, open eyes and long pointed mouth with lots of teeth. The Makonde belong to the Bantu people who originally lived south of Lake Nyassa and later migrated to their present location on the Mueda plateau in northern Mozambique. They survive economically from farming and, occasionally, cattle rearing. Makonde carvers are prolific producers of masks, statues and decorative objects. The most famous Makonde masks are the helmet masks which are used to mark a boy`s initiation into adulthood. Good condition with a beautiful patina of age. Provenance: Manfred Schäfer, former gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
May as well be viewed and picked up in Vessem (NL).
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Striking Makonde animal helmet mask, dog or hyena, Tanzania. The mask depicts a dog, an important animal in Makonde culture. Dogs are considered protectors and guides. They are also associated with death and the afterlife. Dark patina from traditional tribal use, wear inside from being used. Finely carved features, with large ears, open eyes and long pointed mouth with lots of teeth. The Makonde belong to the Bantu people who originally lived south of Lake Nyassa and later migrated to their present location on the Mueda plateau in northern Mozambique. They survive economically from farming and, occasionally, cattle rearing. Makonde carvers are prolific producers of masks, statues and decorative objects. The most famous Makonde masks are the helmet masks which are used to mark a boy`s initiation into adulthood. Good condition with a beautiful patina of age. Provenance: Manfred Schäfer, former gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
May as well be viewed and picked up in Vessem (NL).
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Details
Ethnic group/ culture
Makondé
Country of Origin
Tanzania
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Animal mask
Height
54 cm
Width
34 cm
Depth
20 cm
Weight
3000 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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