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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

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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

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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

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20th Century Mozambican Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Makonde Carved Figure
Makonde Carved Figure

Makonde Carved Figure

$1,780

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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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

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Late 20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

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20th Century African Tribal Busts

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.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Vintage 1940s Mozambican Folk Art Sculptures

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$4,712

H 15.75 in W 13.78 in D 3.55 in

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By Victor Roman

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Bronze sculpture by Victor Roman. Signed and numbered 2/8.

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Vintage 1970s French Abstract Sculptures

Materials

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Traditional sculpture originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo
Traditional sculpture originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo

Traditional sculpture originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo

Located in Linkebeek, BE

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Materials

Wood

Roberto Vivas Abstract Bronze Sculpture on Bronze Base, Brazil 1960s
Roberto Vivas Abstract Bronze Sculpture on Bronze Base, Brazil 1960s

Roberto Vivas Abstract Bronze Sculpture on Bronze Base, Brazil 1960s

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-Century Brazilian modern abstract bronze sculpture on bronze base signed by Roberto Vivas circa 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1990s Modern Sculpture
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1990s Modern Sculpture

$7,157

H 45.28 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

1990s Modern Sculpture

Located in Milano, IT

1990s modern sculpture, realized with different metals such as iron copper and brass.

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1990s French Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

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

1970s Modernist Freeform Wood Sculpture in Walnut
1970s Modernist Freeform Wood Sculpture in Walnut

1970s Modernist Freeform Wood Sculpture in Walnut

Located in Southampton, NJ

Organic modern freeform wood sculpture signed C. Hubert. This piece is constructed of a single piece of wood (species unknown). The sculpture is unique from all sides and can be floa...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

William Friedle Vintage Brutalist Metal Sculpture
William Friedle Vintage Brutalist Metal Sculpture

William Friedle Vintage Brutalist Metal Sculpture

By William Friedle

Located in San Antonio, TX

Signed vintage mid-century brutalist metal art sculpture by William Friedle, circa 1960s. William worked with his brother, Bruce Friedle creating unique works of metal art in New Yor...

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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Maple

Paul Evans Sculpture 1950s 1960s Mid Century Brutalist Abstract Metal Modern Art
Paul Evans Sculpture 1950s 1960s Mid Century Brutalist Abstract Metal Modern Art

Paul Evans Sculpture 1950s 1960s Mid Century Brutalist Abstract Metal Modern Art

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Peoria, AZ

AFTER PAUL EVANS MID CENTURY MODERN MONUMENTAL BRUTALIST FINE ART DIRECT METAL SCULPTURE! MAGNIFICENT TOWER STRUCTURE! IRON, BRASS, BRONZE & WOOD BASE CIRCA 1956 Similar to Dieg...

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Marcello Fantoni style. Stunning brutalist sculpture, Italy, 1950s
Marcello Fantoni style. Stunning brutalist sculpture, Italy, 1950s

Marcello Fantoni style. Stunning brutalist sculpture, Italy, 1950s

$1,192Sale Price|20% Off

H 22.45 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in

Marcello Fantoni style. Stunning brutalist sculpture, Italy, 1950s

By Paul Evans, Silas Seandel, Marcello Fantoni

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

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Antique 1850s Italian Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Copper, Iron

Brutalist Iron Abstract Sculpture by Frank Cota
Brutalist Iron Abstract Sculpture by Frank Cota

Brutalist Iron Abstract Sculpture by Frank Cota

Located in San Diego, CA

Very unique Brutalist iron / metal sculpture by American artist, Frank Cota, circa 1970s. Free-form piece with various hexagon, square and triangle pieces; signed by Coat on the bas...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Large 18'' Ebony Wood African Families Tree Sculpture
Large 18'' Ebony Wood African Families Tree Sculpture

Large 18'' Ebony Wood African Families Tree Sculpture

Located in Brea, CA

Large ebony wood African families tree sculpture. Measure: 18".

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20th Century African Arts and Crafts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Primal Brutalist Wood Totem Sculpture #2 – Egg Designs, Africa
Hand-Carved Primal Brutalist Wood Totem Sculpture #2 – Egg Designs, Africa

Hand-Carved Primal Brutalist Wood Totem Sculpture #2 – Egg Designs, Africa

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

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2010s South African Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Statue from the Baoule/Baule tribe, Ivory Coast, first half 20th century
Statue from the Baoule/Baule tribe, Ivory Coast, first half 20th century

Statue from the Baoule/Baule tribe, Ivory Coast, first half 20th century

By Baule Tribe

Located in Bilzen, BE

A statue from the Baoule/Baule tribe, Ivory Coast carved in hardwood in the early colonial style Early 1900 Tribal aged patina Heigth 36 cm

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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Johnny Mattsson Sculpture Produced by Johnny Mattsson in Sweden
Johnny Mattsson Sculpture Produced by Johnny Mattsson in Sweden

Johnny Mattsson Sculpture Produced by Johnny Mattsson in Sweden

By Johnny Mattsson

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Sculpture designed by Johnny Mattsson. Produced by Johnny Mattsson in Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Teak, Rosewood

A Brutalist Sculpture By Chet LaMore ca' 1960
A Brutalist Sculpture By Chet LaMore ca' 1960

A Brutalist Sculpture By Chet LaMore ca' 1960

By Chet La More 2

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An elegant, bronze sculpture by a noted artist Chet LaMore, ca' 1960, entitled "Column". On original base. "Chet La More was an American painter, sculptor, printmaker, and educator. ...

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Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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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.

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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.