Older African Makonde Body Mask

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,

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 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

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

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,

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

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.++

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

Makonde Belly Mask, East Africa. One of a two-piece body mask ensemble, probably depicting pregnancy. Kenya/northern Tanzania. Twentieth Century. Measures approx. 12" X 10". Please copy and p

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

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

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

Fine Makonde Body Mask, Tanzania The rounded abdomen decorated with geometric designs in black wax. Height of mask 22 in. Sold Sotheby's, NY, Property from an American Private Collection, May 14, 2004

A Makonde Body Mask Tanzania, c. late 19th to early 20th century A female torso. Hardwood with a dark stain, large earthenware breasts and umbilicus with a black color&period

African Body Mask, Nigeria. Cast metal, beads and shells. Size: 18.5'' x 10'' x 5.5'' (47 x 25 x 14 cm).