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TANZANIAN MAKONDE PEOPLE LIPIKO HELMET MASK. Patinated hand carved and decorated with hair helmet mask. Makonde helmet masks appear in dances that celebrate the conclusion of initiation rituals for adolescent boys and girls. In this lightbrown male example, real human hair has been applied to the surface and was added metal earrings. - Length approximately: 14 inches.
Estimate $200-250

Sold for $100


       
 

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