Sukuma Ceremonial Dance Mask clasp and food preparation

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Sukuma Ceremonial Dance Mask clasp and food preparationSukuma or Nyamwezi people, early 20th century, Tanzania A refined, aged Sukuma ceremonial mask featuring serene, geometric facial forms: small round eyes, a sharply pointed nose, and a narrow open mouth. The surface is painted in red, white, and black pigments. While Sukuma masks often display dramatic expressions with inset teeth and exaggerated features, this example shows a more measured, contemplative character. Such masks were traditionally worn