Makonde Body Mask 01 new in hand-finished to bring out the

hand-finished to bring out the tonal details of the grain

reclaimed after a storm in Surrey

styles and wood colours

It is hand carved from acacia wood

Makonde Body Mask 01 new in hand-finished to bring out theThis body mask, known as a njorowe, comes from the Makonde people of Tanzania. They are work by masked dance performers during initiation ceremonies along with a feminine mask to represent a young, pregnant woman. These ceremonies take place for young boys, after months of isolation where they are taught skills and traditions of manhood. The rituals prepares young men and women for their roles as future husbands and wives. The carvings of incised