Makonde Belly Mask from Mozambique. The are often referred to as fertility mask and are used during initiation ceremonies for young Makonde boys and girls in Mozambique + Tanzania. The initiation period typically lasts about six months, during which participants learn about adult behavior, sexual life, and marriage obligations. The mask represents the abdomen of a pregnant woman and is work by dancers during rituals. Various naturally occurring areas of use are present and it is in good condition for its usage.