Makonde, Tanzania, Mozambique: A typical ‘lipiko’ helmet mask, dyed black.
These helmets or crest masks were used by the Makonde for theatrical performances of their dance groups. The present mask, called ‘lipiko’, (plural: ‘mapiko’), is made of light-coloured, thinly carved wood and dyed black on the outside. It displays the head of an adult Makonde man, with complete, typical tribal scarification marks on the face. Remains of human hair applied on top in the characteristic Makonde hairstyle. With good usage patina and minor age-related damage (a small hole on the top of the head and in the left eye, respectively). First half of the 20th century; h: 22 cm. (ME)
Specialist: Erwin Melchardt
Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
05.11.2014 - 13:00
- Estimate:
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EUR 1,600.- to EUR 2,000.-
Makonde, Tanzania, Mozambique: A typical ‘lipiko’ helmet mask, dyed black.
These helmets or crest masks were used by the Makonde for theatrical performances of their dance groups. The present mask, called ‘lipiko’, (plural: ‘mapiko’), is made of light-coloured, thinly carved wood and dyed black on the outside. It displays the head of an adult Makonde man, with complete, typical tribal scarification marks on the face. Remains of human hair applied on top in the characteristic Makonde hairstyle. With good usage patina and minor age-related damage (a small hole on the top of the head and in the left eye, respectively). First half of the 20th century; h: 22 cm. (ME)
Specialist: Erwin Melchardt
Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Tribal Art |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 05.11.2014 - 13:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 31.10. - 05.11.2014 |