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Iconic D'mba Shoulder Mask from Tanzania For Sale
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Iconic D'mba Shoulder Mask from Tanzania:
$298.88
This is an iconic D’mba shoulder mask from Tanzania made from Mpingo wood. A man (usually tall) places the mask over his shoulders and holds it by the bottom of the front legs, and sometimes will drape a cloth over himself with the mask pushed through an opening. When it is danced as a mask, it sits high up with a flowing cloth dress and is quite impressive. It can also be displayed in a collection as a spirit figure. Though this one is 15" tall, it is still may be a bit small for a traditional dance, as we cannot imagine it fitting over a man's shoulder.
About Mpingo Wood:This beautiful piece was carefully carved from Mpingo wood, which we refer to as "Ebony". The wood has very fine grains and is incredibly dense, making it difficult to carve, but when finished they will stand the test of time. The craftsmen typically work around any imperfections in the wood and often incorporate them into the final form.
About Provenance:We personally commissioned this piece while living in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania in 1998-99. We intended on selling this and several other museum quality pieces back in the U.S. when we arrived home, however life got in the way and this carving along with all of the others ended up sitting in boxes on a shelf for 25 years.
Approximate Dimensions: 15"H x 4"W x 7 1/2"DWeight: 4 lbs 5.2 oz
Iconic D'mba Shoulder Mask from Tanzania $298.88
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