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Anthropomorphic face mask - Mozambique, Makua

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Anthropomorphic face mask - Mozambique, Makua

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Description

wood, greyish brown patina, camwood powder, the eyes arranged close to each other, mouth with curved lips, inserted metal teeth in one row (one missing), slightly dam., missing parts (ears, the rim backside);
the Makua live in the north-eastern part of Mozambique, together with the Lomwe they make about half of the population of Mozambique.
H: 23 cm, H: 9,1 inch
Provenance:
Vera und Wolfgang Nerlich, Munich, Germany
Continent: Africa

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Anthropomorphic face mask - Mozambique, Makua

Name: Anthropomorphic face mask - Mozambique, Makua
SKU: 33663338
Price: 180 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €200 - €2,000

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