Makonde Sculpture
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
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
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
$1,050 Sale Price
30% 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
Category
Mid-20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
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
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
$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
Category
Early 20th Century Zimbabwean Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage African art Hand-carved ironwood (ebony??) Tanzanian Makonde family tree
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very nice and handcarved.
Category
Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$1,478
H 19.3 in Dm 5.12 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
$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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 21.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
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
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
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
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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Large Wood African Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Great African Ebony Sculpture
Totem pole of figures
Category
20th Century African Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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
George Nelson for Herman Miller CSS Modular Wall Unit in Walnut & Aluminum
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
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 (...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
$22,000
H 100.4 in W 231.5 in D 19.3 in
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1990
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...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Murano Black Glass and Brass Mid-Century Chandelier and Pendant, 2020
By Murano 5
Located in Roma, Lazio
Extraordinary and original design for a Murano chandelier from the middle of the last century. Particular workmanship of the glass combined with a polished brass finish. Linear and a...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
$8,277 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 61.03 in
Selection of Coffee Table Books - Furniture Design Interior Design Fashion Art
By Jean Dunand, (after) Jean Michel Frank
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
$150 / item
H 14 in W 10 in D 1.5 in
Mah Jong sofa in ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France
By Roche Bobois
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very nice Mah Jong modular sofa with the original and colorfull ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric!
Designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France.
In the 1970s Hans Hopfer created the Mah Jong...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$26,607 / set
H 6.7 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Natural Blue Coral Specimen, Real. Beautiful Deep Blue w/Whitish Natural Coral
Located in Warrenton, OR
Natural Blue Coral Specimen, Real. Beautiful Deep Blue w/Whitish Natural Coral Base.
This is an absolutely gorgeous piece of coral that looks beautiful from multiple angles.
As with...
Category
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
$450
H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
Antique French Black Forest Tantalus Liquor Box Glass Decanter Cavé à Liqueur
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Black Forest Tantalus Liquor Box Glass Decanter Cavé à Liqueur.
Create an elegant bar area with this outstanding carved Black Forest tantalus or “cavé à liqueur”, dir...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Barware
Materials
Crystal
$4,450
H 11.5 in W 16.75 in D 12.75 in
Pair of Howard George Smith Signature Scroll Arm Style Brown Leather Armchairs
By George Smith, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime large pair of fully restored Howard George Smith style Signature Scroll Arm cigar brown leather armchairs with oversized feather fille...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
$11,405 / set
H 31.7 in W 33.67 in D 43.12 in
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...
Category
2010s South African Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$3,000 / set
H 31.5 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Steel
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
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$1,115 / item
H 13.39 in W 2.37 in D 8.08 in
Vintage Marwari Horse Carved Wood Inlaid with Bone and Copper 26cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage Marwari horse statue, sculpture of carved wood covered with copper and inlaid with pieces of bone, originating from India, circa mid 20th century.
This beautiful statue is h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$212
H 10.63 in W 9.45 in D 2.76 in
John De La Rosa Brutalist Sculpture
By John De La Rosa
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful large Brutalist sculpture by John De La Rosa.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
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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
- What was Makonde art made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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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