Title: Helmet mask - ‘Lipico’
Material: Wood and human hair
People: Makonde
County: S.E. Tanzania/Northern Mozambique
Description: The helmets were worn by young boys
during dances after they completed their circumcision
and initiation rites. The masks represent ancestral
spirits used to teach various lessons and morals. The
young boys would wear the helmet over the upper
half of the head.
Dimensions: 9 1/2" H x 7" W x 10" D
Ex. Christopher McConnell Collection
