African Makonde Body Fertility Mask

Makonde carved wood fertility body mask, Tanzania, 20th c. Size: 22.75'' x 11.5'' x 6.5'' (58 x 29 x 17 cm).

A Makonde fertility body mask rendered in the form of a pregnant belly is finely carved from a single piece of wood Personal collection of Kosh, Multi-Grammy Award winner. Acquired at auction.

African Makonde Fertility Body Mask. Also called a belly mask or breast plate, mask for body rather than face is carved from wood to symbolize the torso of a pregnant woman. Wired on the back, it woul

African Carved Makonde Fertility Body Mask. Measures 38.5 inches x 13.25 inches x 8 inches

East Africa, Southern Tanzania or northeastern Mozambique, Makonde, ca. early 20th century. A Makonde fertility body mask rendered in the form of a pregnant belly that is also known as a lipiko mask,

Elegant Makonde Fertility Body Mask. Tanzania/Mozambique Africa. Shaped wood. Includes stand.

Fine east African body mask celebrating fertility, and encouraging child birth.

African Art Makonde Body Mask is from Tanzania. The dimension is 21.5 inches high x 9.75 inches wide. The packing and shipping cost with insurance for domestic is $45.00 flat rate shipping within the

African Art Makonde Body Mask is from Tanzania. The dimension is 15 inches high x 9 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $50.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US, the Internationa

African Makonde Wood Carved Body Mask. These lipiko masks, which in the language of the Makonde people means “helmet mask.” come from the minority ethnic group of the Makonde live in south

Cameroon seated male figure with white pigment around eyes 13" H x 7" W x 8" D; together with an African fertility body mask: 23" L x 7" D x 12" W. What appears to be an old auction catalog entry was

A carved wooden torso mask in female form, with eroded and well worn edges, suggesting some field use. Makonde peoples, Mozambique, Africa. The Torso or body mask measures 24.5 inches long. A durable

A Makonde body mask. Tanzania/Mozambique, East Africa. Wood. 20 1/8" x 11 1/2" x 9". Condition: includes stand. Repair present to center. Some cracks and abrasions present. Provenance: Private New Yor

Extremely Unusual Petite Makonde Body Mask, Based, Makonde People, Tanzania, East Africa, 20th C. Painted & Carved. Size: 13"H x 8"W x 4.25"D (33 x 20.5 x 11 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are loc

Carved wooden female torso mask, featuring a maternity image / Pregnant woman. Makonde peoples, Tanzania, West Africa. Measures 24 x 12 inches. * A metal display stand was not included with this lot,

Two African Makonde, Tanzania carved wood pieces, including: standing figure with lip plate; together with female body mask (mask stand not included); H: 35" (larger, approx.); fig

A group of two Makonde style body masks. Wood. East Africa. 20th century. Larger: 27" x 13 1/3" x 8 1/2" Smaller: 22 1/2" x 12 1/2" x 7" Condition: Large crack to each mask. Accretions and wear throug

A group of 5 African objects. 20th century. ++ Standing female figure on a mask 45 1/2”h x 7 1/4”w x 6 1/2”d.++ Makonde style body mask. Tanzania, Makonde. 26 3/4”h x 10 3/4”w x 6 1/4”d.++

East African Makonde Wooden Tribal Mask,c. 1900, fertility figure (RORS8100) (MM) Dimensions: 20"H x 9"W x 8"H

African fertility carved wood body mask or breastplate. Symbolizes pregnant woman's torso. Painted red and black. Dimensions are 21" x 7 1/2" x 8". *notes- wear and scratches.

Two African Wood Items, 20th c., consisting of a Luba tribe chief's stool, with a female support; and a Makonde people (Tanzania), carved wood body mask or body plate (njorowe) in the form of a pregna

**First Time At Auction** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba, ca. early to mid-20th century. A hand carved wooden fertility / birthing body mask worn during Gelede celebrations, rendered in the form of a pr

A carved wooden helmet mask with a large lip plug and stylized facial features. Such masks are known as "Lipico" and were used for male initiation ceremonies. Makonde peoples, Tanzania, Africa. The ma

A carved wooden face mask with well worn edges and a large lip plug accented with kaolin clay pigments. Makonde peoples, Mozambique, South Africa. The Tribes of this region do practice Body modificati