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A Makonde helmet mask
With carved teeth in the pierced open mouth, black wax scarification in relief about the face, the hooded eyes with black wax pupils, pentagonal pith panel inserted in the top of the head surrounded by applied human hair, ochre patina, (some damages and repairs)
9in. (23cm.) high
With carved teeth in the pierced open mouth, black wax scarification in relief about the face, the hooded eyes with black wax pupils, pentagonal pith panel inserted in the top of the head surrounded by applied human hair, ochre patina, (some damages and repairs)
9in. (23cm.) high