Lipico mask

Lipico helmet masks, distinctive works by Makondé sculptors, symbolize the initiation into adulthood, for both boys and girls. Carved from lightweight wood similar to balsa, these realistic 27.5x22x24 cm masks are decorated with scarifications and inlaid with real human hair. Originally from Tanzania, dating back to the 20th century, these artistic pieces captivate with their cultural and aesthetic expression.