Belly Mask Nago, Geledé, Benin
Belly mask of a pregnant woman with pronounced sex The well rounded belly, small firm breasts height 62cm soft wood This type of mask is used during initiation rites, during the feast marking the end of the period of imprisonment for young people people, men and women. Worn by a man and lined with a facial mask with a human face, it appeared in performances linked to community life, where the dancer stigmatized the pains of childbirth.
1 100 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Usure, fentes
Reference (ID): 856282
Availability: In stock
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