This beautiful body mask is hand-carved from a single piece of wood by the Makonde people. It is worn by a male dancer during ceremonies to recreate the struggles of childbirth. This Makonde body mask symbolizes fertility and womanhood. These masks come on a stand and also wall mountable.
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