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Makonde Sculpture

Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' Sculpture 1950s
Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' Sculpture 1950s

Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' Sculpture 1950s

$1,250

H 26.78 in W 6.3 in D 6.7 in

Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' Sculpture 1950s

Located in Meer, VAN

Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' sculpture 1950s This is a wonderful piece of modernist

Category

Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Ebony

Makonde Mask Helmet, Africa, Early 20th Century
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 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

Category

Early 20th Century Tanzanian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Makonde Ujamma Life Sculpture Tanzania Mozambique
Makonde Ujamma Life Sculpture Tanzania Mozambique

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
Makonde Carved Figure

Makonde Carved Figure

$1,787

H 19.3 in W 5.52 in D 5.91 in

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
Large African Makonde Tree of Life Sculpture, circa 1962

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

Contemporary Makonde Style Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture on a Base
Contemporary Makonde Style Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture on a Base

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

Category

20th Century Unknown Empire Abstract Sculptures

Makonde Ebony Carved African Sculpture of Abstract Faces
Makonde Ebony Carved African Sculpture of Abstract Faces

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

65" Tall Antique African Sculpture - Makonde Art Tree of Life from Ebony Wood
65" Tall Antique African Sculpture - Makonde Art Tree of Life from Ebony Wood

65" Tall Antique African Sculpture - Makonde Art Tree of Life from Ebony Wood

Located in Farmington, UT

Exceptional and highly rare Makonde Tree of Life hand-carved sculpture, believed to be crafted from

Category

Late 20th Century Arts and Crafts Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving
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

Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving

Located in Houston, TX

A beautiful contemporary collector piece of Makonde ebony tree of life art carving with

Category

Vintage 1950s Tanzanian Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

African 20th Century Carved Wood Makonde Abstract Figure
African 20th Century Carved Wood Makonde Abstract Figure

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

Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Other

African Tanzania 20th Century Carved Wood Makonde Female Figure
African Tanzania 20th Century Carved Wood Makonde Female Figure

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

Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

African Tanzania Contemporary Carved Wood Makonde Fearsome Demon Head
African Tanzania Contemporary Carved Wood Makonde Fearsome Demon Head

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

Category

20th Century African Tribal Busts

Old family tree of the Makonde tribe, Tanzania, 1960s
Old family tree of the Makonde tribe, Tanzania, 1960s

Old family tree of the Makonde tribe, Tanzania, 1960s

$960Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.88 in W 3.35 in D 2.96 in

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

Category

Late 20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Makonde Comb From Zimbabwe Bantu Tribe 'Smaller'
Makonde Comb From Zimbabwe Bantu Tribe 'Smaller'

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

Category

Early 20th Century Zimbabwean 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.

Striking Makonde Animal Helmet Mask, Dog or Hyena, Tanzania, Early 20th C.

$1,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.5 in W 8 in D 10.5 in

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

Category

Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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Vintage Makonde Blackwood Sculpture From Tanzania
Vintage Makonde Blackwood Sculpture From Tanzania

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

Makonde African Wood Carvings and Sculptures from Tanzania
Makonde African Wood Carvings and Sculptures from Tanzania

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

Category

Vintage 1960s African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Makonde Mask, Tanzania East Africa, Early 20th Century
Makonde Mask, Tanzania East Africa, Early 20th Century

Makonde Mask, Tanzania East Africa, Early 20th Century

Unavailable

H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 10.24 in

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

Category

Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Tribal Makonde Hand Carved Ebony Wood Art Sculpture Mother & Children
Vintage Tribal Makonde Hand Carved Ebony Wood Art Sculpture Mother & Children

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

Category

20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Makonde Tanzania Modernist Blackwood Sculpture Aardvark Shetani
Makonde Tanzania Modernist Blackwood Sculpture Aardvark Shetani

Makonde Tanzania Modernist Blackwood Sculpture Aardvark Shetani

Located in Rochester, NY

Makonde modernist sculpture of an Aardvark / Antbear in exceptional finely carved blackwood and

Category

20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Contemporary African Art Sculpture from the Makonde Tribe of Tanzania
Contemporary African Art Sculpture from the Makonde Tribe of Tanzania

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 African Abstract Carved Wood Shetani Sculpture
Makonde African Abstract Carved Wood Shetani Sculpture

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Tanzanian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of African Makonde Ebony Carvings Signed Raleza, 1942
Pair of African Makonde Ebony Carvings Signed Raleza, 1942

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Mozambican Folk Art Sculptures

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By Howard and Sons, George Smith

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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20th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

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Materials

Coral

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George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit in Walnut & Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit in Walnut & Aluminum

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Waalwijk, NL

George Nelson for Herman Miller, modular wall unit model 'CSS', walnut, aluminium, glass, United States, 1959 Herman Miller introduced George Nelson’s Comprehensive Storage System (...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Noguchi Style Sculptural Hard Wood Studio Candleholders, 1960s
Noguchi Style Sculptural Hard Wood Studio Candleholders, 1960s

Noguchi Style Sculptural Hard Wood Studio Candleholders, 1960s

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of sculptural candleholders. Done in an organic style, seemingly identical, with subtle but noticeable differences that can only be achieved by a master sculptor. Tallest is 1...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Weathered Archaic Bambara Wood Mask Fragment, Mali, Africa, Early 20th C.
Weathered Archaic Bambara Wood Mask Fragment, Mali, Africa, Early 20th C.

Weathered Archaic Bambara Wood Mask Fragment, Mali, Africa, Early 20th C.

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Add a piece of African history to your home. This is large and evocative of ancient times and ceremonies. Weathered wood mask fragment, Bambara people, Mali, Africa, late 19th-early ...

Category

Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

Located in Roma, Lazio

A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Brass

Large Mah Jong sofa in original fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 35 pieces
Large Mah Jong sofa in original fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 35 pieces

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

Large Mah Jong sectional sofa in original fabric designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in original fabric. The sofa features 35 pieces: 20 seat cushions 9 backrest (2 corner back...

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Oval Queen Sculpture in Bronze-Patina Brass by Patrick Coard, Paris
Oval Queen Sculpture in Bronze-Patina Brass by Patrick Coard, Paris

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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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Oversized Vintage Brutalist Cut Nail Wall Sculpture, C. Jere Style
Oversized Vintage Brutalist Cut Nail Wall Sculpture, C. Jere Style

Oversized Vintage Brutalist Cut Nail Wall Sculpture, C. Jere Style

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Miami, FL

Oversized Vintage Brutalist Cut Nail Wall Sculpture, C. Jere Style Offered for sale is a large Brutalist oversized vintage cut steel nail wall sculpture in the style of Curtis Jere...

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Steel

Hand-Carved Primal Brutalist Wood Totem Sculpture Set of 3 – Egg Designs, Africa
Hand-Carved Primal Brutalist Wood Totem Sculpture Set of 3 – Egg Designs, Africa

Hand-Carved Primal Brutalist Wood Totem Sculpture Set of 3 – Egg Designs, Africa

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

The Khada Totem Sculpture set is hand-carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a collective of Zimbabwean artisans, who set their own prices, ensuring each piece is...

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2010s South African Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Cast Composite Giant Clam Shell
Cast Composite Giant Clam Shell

Cast Composite Giant Clam Shell

$934

H 14.97 in W 25.6 in D 7.88 in

Cast Composite Giant Clam Shell

Located in London, GB

A 20th century cast giant clam shell. Weathered condition.

Category

Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Natural Specimens

Materials

Composition

Powerful Makonde Portrait Helmet Mask Lip Plug Tanzania Early 20th Century
Powerful Makonde Portrait Helmet Mask Lip Plug Tanzania Early 20th Century

Powerful Makonde Portrait Helmet Mask Lip Plug Tanzania Early 20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Powerful portrait of a Makonde man with a traditional lip plug in his upper lip, high carved cheek bones in the form of a finely carved helmet mask, with attached hair on top from Ta...

Category

Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

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Contemporary Maple Abstract Carved Sculpture
Contemporary Maple Abstract Carved Sculpture

Contemporary Maple Abstract Carved Sculpture

Located in Queens, NY

Contemporary maple (ambrosia wood) abstract sculpture of a free form vertical carving with open design surrounded with scrolls emanating from a solid base.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Maple

Large Italian Clam Shell
Large Italian Clam Shell

Large Italian Clam Shell

$2,980

H 9.5 in W 32 in D 20 in

Large Italian Clam Shell

Located in New York, NY

Large Italian clam shell. Large sculptural shell in Scagliola with natural patina, Italy, early 20th century. Dimensions: 32" W x 20" D x 9.5" H.

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Early 20th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Scagliola

Selection of Coffee Table Books - Furniture Design Interior Design Fashion Art
Selection of Coffee Table Books - Furniture Design Interior Design Fashion Art

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...

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Paper

French 19th Century Louis XVI Gilded Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Louis XVI Gilded Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Louis XVI Gilded Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock

Located in Vilnius, LT

Antique 19th century French Louis XVI style gilded bronze and white marble mantel clock. The circular case is decorated with a floral elements and surmounted by the figures of Venus...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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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.