Makonde Likomba mask
This traditional Tanzanian likomba mask with a lustrous patina and a face decorated with body art could be accompanied by a so-called "belly" njorowe mask representing the swollen abdomen of a pregnant woman.
This set was worn by a male dancer.
The Makonde are an ethnic group established in southern Tanzania and northern Mozambique. They are renowned for their scarification work.
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Data sheet
- Size
- 24 cm (37 cm with support)
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Condition
- Bon
This traditional Tanzanian likomba mask with a lustrous patina and a face decorated with body art could be accompanied by a so-called "belly" njorowe mask representing the swollen abdomen of a pregnant woman.
This set was worn by a male dancer.
The Makonde are an ethnic group established in southern Tanzania and northern Mozambique. They are renowned for their scarification work.