"Mask "
Crest mask representing a face wearing a labret at the level of the upper lip. This type of mask is called "Lipiko" and was used during initiation ceremonies. He embodies an idealized ancestor.Makonde people, Tanzania or Mozambique
Early 20th century
Dim: 25 x 15 x 19.5 cm
Wood, pigment, fabric. Slight cracks and slight lack
Provenance: former collection of a Swiss diplomat.
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