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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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Makonde Helmet Mask, Hand-Carved Wood, Tanzania, Early 20th Century
By Makonde People
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Makonde helmet mask , Tanzania, Africa, early 20th century. Woman's face with a lip plug. The young woman represented wears earrings. Her hairstyle shows three large braids which are...
Category
Early 20th Century Tanzanian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Tanzanian "Makonde Shetani Figure" Wood Sculpture
Located in Norwalk, CT
A striking Makonde Shetani wood sculpture from Tanzania, this expressive carved figure exemplifies the creativity, craftsmanship, and spiritual symbolism of East African tribal art.
Category
Late 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Figurative 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' which roughly translates to 'beloved'. The Shetani carved figures represent good spi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
$1,765
Hand-Carved Makonde Family Tree Sculpture, Hardwood, Tanzania, 1960s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Old family tree of the Makonde tribe, Tanzania, 1960s
An ancient sculpture called “Family Tree” hand carved by an artist from the Makonde tribe living in Tanzania.
Category
Late 20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$440 Sale Price
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Large African Makonde Tree of Life Sculpture, circa 1962
Located in Germantown, MD
Large 31" Makonde Tree of Life Sculpture. African Family Tree.
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Makonde Ebony Carved African Sculpture of Abstract Faces
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
A whimsical sculpture of multiple abstract faces. Carved of one piece of solid ebony.
Category
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ebony
