Early 20th C Makonde Dance Mask Toothy Frown Buggy Eyes African Mask

Description

Unusual and early 20
th
Century Makonde dance mask from
Tanzania
,
Africa
.
Uncommon toothy frown with bulbous slit eyes and broad nose.
Several simple tattoo/scarification designs at the side of the eyes and cheeks.
Age stress crack at the bottom lip into chin, beautiful aged patina.
Measures 12 ¼ inches high by 7 inches wide by 3 ½ inches deep.
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