Ceremonial Headdress
Makonde peoples, Tanzania, Africa
Wood, hair and natural pigments
13” (33cm) tall by 9” (23cm) wide
Early to mid 20th century
A large and powerful Makonde mask with a strong flat chin and a lip plug. There are thin fine scarification lines carved into the surface, and it retains much of the original hair. Previously in the collection of Allan Stone, NY, who purchased this piece from the James Willis Gallery, CA.
$3800
