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Makonde Ndimu Female Belly Mask, Tanzania #564
- Makonde Ndimu Female Belly Mask, Tanzania #564
- 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.
- These symbolize the transition of young children, boys and girls, to adulthood.
- The appearance of a Ndimu mask evokes a Pregnant Woman.
- The Dancer will mime the phases and the pain caused by Childbirth.
- Measurements: 42×23×12 cm
- Iron Stand is included.
- Origin is Tanzania
$2,250.00
Makonde Ndimu Female Belly Mask, Tanzania #564—
$2,250.00
Description
- Makonde Ndimu Female Belly Mask, Tanzania #564
- 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.
- These symbolize the transition of young children, boys and girls, to adulthood.
- The appearance of a Ndimu mask evokes a Pregnant Woman.
- The Dancer will mime the phases and the pain caused by Childbirth.
- Measurements: 42×23×12 cm
- Iron Stand is included.
- Origin is Tanzania
