Makonde Ikomba mask
African art from Tanzania
This African mask is rarely encountered, it is a Makonde "ikomba" or "ndimu" mask. It is a type of female mask about which we actually know very little apart from expert guesses.
It could be accompanied by a so-called "belly" mask representing the swollen abdomen of a pregnant woman. This set was worn by a male dancer.
Here the mask has been well preserved and has a slightly crusty patina.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 32 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection Belgium
- Condition
- Excellent
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African art from Tanzania
This African mask is rarely encountered, it is a Makonde "ikomba" or "ndimu" mask. It is a type of female mask about which we actually know very little apart from expert guesses.
It could be accompanied by a so-called "belly" mask representing the swollen abdomen of a pregnant woman. This set was worn by a male dancer.
Here the mask has been well preserved and has a slightly crusty patina.