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Makonde Belly Mask
Makonde Belly Mask
Makonde Belly Mask
Tanzania
(Anwalindembo)
The Makonde Belly Mask is an intriguing piece of art that represents a pregnant woman. During a dance performance, a male dancer wears a full-body mask symbolizing a pregnant stomach and enacts the pains of childbirth. This dance celebrates the initiation of young women into adulthood and ensures the fertility of both fields and women within the community.
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