20th Century Carved Wooden Makonde Belly Mask

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Carved wooden belly mask
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A 20th century carved wooden Makonde belly mask from Tanzania. This belly mask is in the form of a pregnant woman and features painted geometric designs and low relief contouring to the belly. This mask would have traditionally been worn and danced by a man to promote fertility.

Condition

- dust and debris to the surface; surface scratches; some chips to wood.

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Item #

18DCC450-020