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Makonde Sculpture

Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' Sculpture 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' sculpture 1950s This is a wonderful piece of modernist
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Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Ebony

Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' Sculpture 1950s
Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' Sculpture 1950s
$1,250
H 26.78 in W 6.3 in D 6.7 in
Makonde Mask Helmet, Africa, 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
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Early 20th Century Tanzanian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Makonde Mask Helmet, Africa, Early 20th Century
Makonde Mask Helmet, Africa, Early 20th Century
$5,000
H 8.27 in W 11.42 in D 12.8 in
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
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20th Century Mozambican Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Makonde Carved Figure
Located in London, GB
A fascinating large hand carved Shetani figure from the Makonde people of Tanzania. Named 'Daudi
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Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Primitive Figurative Sculptures

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Hardwood

Makonde Carved Figure
Makonde Carved Figure
$1,791
H 19.3 in W 5.52 in D 5.91 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Large African Makonde Tree of Life Sculpture, circa 1962
Large African Makonde Tree of Life Sculpture, circa 1962
$1,125 Sale Price
25% Off
H 31 in W 7 in D 8 in
Vintage African Makonde Tree of Life Wooden Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage African Makonde Tree of Life Sculpture, hand-carved and symbolic, adds cultural depth and
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Mid-20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage African Makonde Tree of Life Wooden Sculpture
Vintage African Makonde Tree of Life Wooden Sculpture
$869 Sale Price
20% Off
H 52 in W 12 in D 12 in
Contemporary Makonde Style Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture on a Base
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary Makonde Style Hand Carved with filigree design cylindrical wooden cculpture on a
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20th Century Unknown Empire Abstract Sculptures

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.
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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Ebony

Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful contemporary collector piece of Makonde ebony tree of life art carving with
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Vintage 1950s Tanzanian Primitive Figurative Sculptures

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Ebony

Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving
Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving
$1,400
H 16 in W 6.88 in D 2.5 in
African 20th Century Carved Wood Makonde Abstract Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African 20th Century carved wood Makonde abstract figure in Shetani style (Swahili: \"devil
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20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Other

African Tanzania 20th Century Carved Wood Makonde Female Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Tanzania 20th Century Makonde carved wood stylized female figure with raised arms and
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20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

African Tanzania Contemporary Carved Wood Makonde Fearsome Demon Head
Located in Queens, NY
African Tanzania Contemporary carved wood Makonde fearsome demon head in stylized elongated form
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20th Century African Tribal Busts

Old family tree of the Makonde tribe, Tanzania, 1960s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Old family tree of the Makonde tribe, Tanzania, 1960s An ancient sculpture called “Family Tree
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Late 20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Old family tree of the Makonde tribe, Tanzania, 1960s
Old family tree of the Makonde tribe, Tanzania, 1960s
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
H 7.88 in W 3.35 in D 2.96 in
Makonde Comb From Zimbabwe Bantu Tribe 'Smaller'
Located in Dallas, TX
This comb was fashioned in the hand carved, traditional Makonde style. This fertility comb features
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Early 20th Century Zimbabwean Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage African art Hand-carved ironwood (ebony??) Tanzanian Makonde family tree
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very nice and handcarved.
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Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Striking Makonde Animal Helmet Mask, Dog or Hyena, Tanzania, Early 20th C.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Striking Makonde animal helmet mask, dog or hyena, Tanzania. Early 20th century with dark patina
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Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Striking Makonde Animal Helmet Mask, Dog or Hyena, Tanzania, Early 20th C.
Striking Makonde Animal Helmet Mask, Dog or Hyena, Tanzania, Early 20th C.
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
H 10.5 in W 8 in D 10.5 in

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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
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20th Century Tanzanian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Makonde African Wood Carvings and Sculptures from Tanzania
Located in Geneva, IL
These African wood carvings and sculptures have been intricately carved by Makonde tribal carvers
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Vintage 1960s African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Makonde Mask, Tanzania East Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Makonde mask, Tanzania, East Africa early 20th century Dimension: 23 x 15 x 25 cm Dimension with
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Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Tribal Makonde Hand Carved Ebony Wood Art Sculpture Mother & Children
Located in Topeka, KS
Unique vintage Tribal Makonde hand carved ebony wood art sculpture of a mother and her children
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20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Makonde Tanzania Modernist Blackwood Sculpture Aardvark Shetani
Located in Rochester, NY
Makonde modernist sculpture of an Aardvark / Antbear in exceptional finely carved blackwood and
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20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Tribal Art

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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
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20th Century Tanzanian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Ebony

Makonde African Abstract Carved Wood Shetani Sculpture
Located in San Mateo, CA
Carved hardwood Shetani sculpture by a member of the Makonde people of East Africa. These abstract
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Vintage 1960s Tanzanian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of African Makonde Ebony Carvings Signed Raleza, 1942
Located in London, GB
A pair of African Makonde ebony carvings, beautifully crafted depicting traditional scenes. On the
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Vintage 1940s Mozambican Folk Art Sculptures

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Located in London, GB
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Cast Composite Giant Clam Shell
Cast Composite Giant Clam Shell
$935
H 14.97 in W 25.6 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Howard George Smith Signature Scroll Arm Style Brown Leather Armchairs
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Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1990
Located in Roma, Lazio
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Noguchi Style Sculptural Hard Wood Studio Candleholders, 1960s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Miami, FL
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Natural Blue Coral Specimen, Real. Beautiful Deep Blue w/Whitish around Bottom
Located in Warrenton, OR
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Large Mah Jong sofa in original fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 35 pieces
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
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John De La Rosa Brutalist Sculpture
By John De La Rosa
Located in Dallas, TX
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

John De La Rosa Brutalist Sculpture
John De La Rosa Brutalist Sculpture
$2,100
H 28 in W 12 in D 8 in
Abstract Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
Abstract modern sculpture. Measures: Height 67 cm. Diameter 28 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Metal, Chrome

Abstract Sculpture
Abstract Sculpture
$1,681
H 26.38 in Dm 11.03 in
Oval Queen Sculpture in Bronze-Patina Brass by Patrick Coard, Paris
By Patrick Coard
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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Selection of Coffee Table Books - Furniture Design Interior Design Fashion Art
By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Jean Dunand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Coffee Table Books, priced at $150 each. If one of the books is sold, it will have SOLD next to the title below. These books are all from the estate of . was the Preside...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Hand-Carved Primal Brutalist Wood Totem Sculpture Set of 3 – Egg Designs, Africa
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
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Oversized Vintage Brutalist Cut Nail Wall Sculpture, C. Jere Style
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Miami, FL
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George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit in Walnut & Aluminum
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
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Located in Poperinge, BE
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Decorative Hand-Carved African Statue from Kenya
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
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Mid-20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Figurative Wood Carving Floor Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a beautiful, wood carved sculpture or statue of abstracted figures. In excellent vintage condition. The dimensions are 5" W x 8" D x 32" H.    
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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Makonde Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of makonde sculpture available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and ebony, every item from our selection of makonde sculpture was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of makonde sculpture — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each object in our assortment of makonde sculpture bearing Folk Art hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Makonde Sculpture?

Prices for a piece of makonde sculpture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $375 and can go as high as $5,136, while the average can fetch as much as $1,500.
Questions About Makonde Sculpture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.