Description: Offered for sale is an African Makonde Pregnancy Body Mask. When you crave for history-a museum collector's item from southeastern Tanzania, created by the Makonde people. Worn at initiation ceremonies, this body mask is worn by a male dancer who imitates the struggles of childbirth during the ceremony. A unique carving from a single piece of wood created to fit around the body of the dancer symbolizing fertility and womanhood. According to legend, the first man had carved a woman figure into a tree which, when he woke up, it had become a real woman. During their life together they had many children and at the end of her life the first woman became the ancestress of the Makonde. You can see the 6 holes in the side of the mask used to strap the mask to the body. As a wall hanging, this is a stunning piece and will evoke all kinds of conversation! It is a lightweight wood. Note the hand carving on the back side. Be one of kind and hang this beautiful, artistic sculpture. Length: 22" Width: 13"Height: 9 1/2" With 16,000 sq. ft., the Antique Attic is the largest privately owned antique shop in Alabama. Visit us at 5037 Fortner Street in Dothan, Alabama or virtually at AntiqueAtticDothan.com. Since 1969, we have been in the same location, buying and selling antiques. We are a third generation antique business waiting to share our knowledge and treasures with you! Visit our ebay store at: http://stores.ebay.com/antiqueatticdothan?_trksid=p2047675.l2563
Price: 250 USD
Location: Dothan, Alabama
End Time: 2025-01-14T21:05:22.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
Country/Region of Manufacture: Tanzania, United Republic of
Culture: African
