Ndimu Makonde belly mask - SOLD OUT
In Tanzanian African art, there are belly masks whose name is Ndimu in the Makonde ethnic group. It is an African mask intended to celebrate fertility and to invoke it so that women can give birth.
This type of mask is worn by men during festivities. It is quite large and has a beautiful, well-preserved red patina.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Circa 1950
- Size
- 52 x 26 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection Belgium
- Condition
- Excellent
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In Tanzanian African art, there are belly masks whose name is Ndimu in the Makonde ethnic group. It is an African mask intended to celebrate fertility and to invoke it so that women can give birth.
This type of mask is worn by men during festivities. It is quite large and has a beautiful, well-preserved red patina.