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Makonde Ndimu Female Belly Mask, Tanzania #541

Makonde Ndimu Female Belly Mask, Tanzania #541

$2,180.00
Makonde Ndimu Female Belly Mask, Tanzania #541—
$2,180.00

The Story

  • Makonde Ndimu Female Belly Mask, Tanzania #541
  • This Ventral Makonde Mask was worn by women to celebrate Birth and Motherhood. 
  • Material: Aluminum
  • Measurements: 60×33×60 cm
  • Circa 1950-60's
  • This type of Body Mask is worn on the stomach of Male Dancers, during Ceremonies related to Fertility.
  • These sorts of objects can be found in many African Ethnic Groups, from the East to the West (Makonde, Yoruba, Ibo/ Igbo People).
    For the Yoruba, the navel is very often surrounded with scarifications in the form of a cross, symbolizing the two parents of the Father and the ones of the Mother.
  • Among the Makonde, Ventral Masks are named Ndimu.
  • The appearance of a Ndimu mask evokes a Pregnant Woman. The Dancer will mime the phases of Childbirth.
  • Measurements: 42×23×12 cm
  • Origin is Tanzania

 

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Makonde Ndimu Female Belly Mask, Tanzania #541 - Image 3

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Makonde Ndimu Female Belly Mask, Tanzania #541 - Image 4

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Makonde Ndimu Female Belly Mask, Tanzania #541 - Image 5

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Makonde Ndimu Female Belly Mask, Tanzania #541 - Image 6

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Makonde Ndimu Female Belly Mask, Tanzania #541 - Image 7

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Makonde Ndimu Female Belly Mask, Tanzania #541 - Image 8

Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Description

  • Makonde Ndimu Female Belly Mask, Tanzania #541
  • This Ventral Makonde Mask was worn by women to celebrate Birth and Motherhood. 
  • Material: Aluminum
  • Measurements: 60×33×60 cm
  • Circa 1950-60's
  • This type of Body Mask is worn on the stomach of Male Dancers, during Ceremonies related to Fertility.
  • These sorts of objects can be found in many African Ethnic Groups, from the East to the West (Makonde, Yoruba, Ibo/ Igbo People).
    For the Yoruba, the navel is very often surrounded with scarifications in the form of a cross, symbolizing the two parents of the Father and the ones of the Mother.
  • Among the Makonde, Ventral Masks are named Ndimu.
  • The appearance of a Ndimu mask evokes a Pregnant Woman. The Dancer will mime the phases of Childbirth.
  • Measurements: 42×23×12 cm
  • Origin is Tanzania

 

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