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What was Makonde art made of?
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The term Makonde refers to East African sculptures and sometimes, but infrequently, it can refer to paintings. The more popular Makonde sculptures were carved in ebony wood and polished to elicit an attractive shine. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
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Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' Sculpture 1950s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' sculpture 1950s
This is a wonderful piece of modernist
Category
Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Brutalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Ebony
Vintage Makonde Blackwood Sculpture From Tanzania
Located in New York, NY
very best Makonde sculpture. Striking in design. Perfect in execution. Very difficult to take your
Category
20th Century Tanzanian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Contemporary African Art Sculpture from the Makonde Tribe of Tanzania
By Makonde People
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning African Art Sculpture of a Tribal Woman by the Makonde Tribe of Tanzania.
A fine
Category
20th Century Tanzanian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ebony
Makonde Ujamma Life Sculpture Tanzania Mozambique
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For Your consideration is this wonderful hand carved Makonde Ujamma Life Sculpture from the
Category
20th Century Mozambican Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Makonde Carved Figure
Located in London, GB
A fascinating large hand carved Shetani figure from the Makonde people of Tanzania. Named 'Daudi
Category
Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Large African Makonde Tree of Life Sculpture, circa 1962
Located in Germantown, MD
Large 31" Makonde Tree of Life Sculpture. African Family Tree. Hand Carved. Rare Folk Art of Africa
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
