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Makua Or Nyamwezi Face Mask, Tanzania African Mask Vintage




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Reference Number: Avaluer:444860
Original Description:
Makua or Nyamwezi face mask, Tanzania. 9 x 5 ½ x 2 ¼ inches. Naturalistic face with open smile showing teeth, hair combed forward onto forehead. The mask has been coated in a brown resin. The specific use of this mask is unknown. Many ritual practices center around the celebration and remembrance of the ancestors. The people of Tanzania have retained their traditional religion despite centuries of influence by Islamic traders. Note there is shadow around mask as photographed in natu...ral light to best show color.Only PayPal payment is acceptable. If you'd like an other payment method, please contact me before placing a bid.



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