MALAWI CHEWA BANTU NYAU WARTHOG MASK,21st century. Hand-carved and decorated wooden mask made by the Chewa People to usually use for masqueraded ceremonies by the Nyau, a secret society of the Chewa. Present lot was made for Thomas Makotoni's masquerade dances by his own father in 2021 (both live in the Salina Region, a centrally located region of Malawi). Mask was used for funeral ceremonies. Signs of usage. - height: 24 inches. Estimate $200-300
