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Two beautifully decorated lip plates made by the Mursi people in Ethiopia. The Mursi live in one of the most isolated areas of Ethiopia, surrounded by mountains between the Omo River.  They are probably the last groups in Africa amongst whom it is still the norm for women to wear large pottery, wooden discs, or ‘plates,’ in their lower lips. Girls' lips are pierced at the age of 15 or 16 and the size of the plate becomes bigger with age. 
These two pieces are beautifully decorated with incised symbols, made ca. 1950-1980 (the larger plate is probably older.

The larger one: ca. 11 cm diameter
the smaller one: ca. 6,5 cm diameter

Both in very good condition with a beautiful texture and presence. Very beautiful collector's pieces.

Mid 20th century - Good 

Two lip plates (2) - Ceramic - Mursi - Ethiopia 

African & Tribal Art

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