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Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' Sculpture 1950s
Located in Tilburg, NL
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

Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' Sculpture 1950s

H 26.78 in W 6.3 in D 6.7 in
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

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Wood

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

Vintage Makonde Blackwood Sculpture From Tanzania

H 17 in W 4 in D 7 in
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

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

H 12 in W 6.5 in D 7.25 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 Ujamma Life Sculpture Tanzania Mozambique
Makonde Ujamma Life Sculpture Tanzania Mozambique

Makonde Ujamma Life Sculpture Tanzania Mozambique

H 9 in W 4 in D 3.75 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

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Hardwood

Makonde Carved Figure
Makonde Carved Figure

Makonde Carved Figure

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

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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

H 31 in W 7 in D 8 in
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

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

Makonde Ebony Carved African Sculpture of Abstract Faces

H 18 in W 5.5 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

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Ebony

Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving
Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving

Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving

H 16 in W 6.88 in D 2.5 in
Makonde Mask Helmet, Africa, Early 20th Century
By Studio Art Deco
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

Makonde Mask Helmet, Africa, Early 20th Century

H 8.27 in W 11.42 in D 12.8 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

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

Makonde Comb From Zimbabwe Bantu Tribe 'Smaller'

H 17 in W 4 in D 3 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
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Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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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.

H 10.5 in W 8 in D 10.5 in
Makonde Male Figure in European Dress African Art
Located in Sharon, CT
A beautiful modern piece of sculpture of a distinguished gentleman. Executed by a Makonde master
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Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art

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Ebony

Makonde Male Figure in European Dress African Art
Makonde Male Figure in European Dress African Art

Makonde Male Figure in European Dress African Art

H 19.5 in W 5 in D 4 in
Early Twentieth-Century African Madonna
Located in London, GB
This early twentieth-century African Madonna figurative sculpture from the Makonde culture in
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Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Tribal Art

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Hardwood

Early Twentieth-Century African Madonna
Early Twentieth-Century African Madonna

Early Twentieth-Century African Madonna

H 30.5 in W 7.5 in D 6 in
African Carved Ebony Lamp
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare African sculpture mounted as a table lamp. Ebony base, linen lampshade. Handmade sculpture in
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Table Lamps

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Wood, Ebony

African Carved Ebony Lamp
African Carved Ebony Lamp

African Carved Ebony Lamp

H 17.72 in Dm 7.88 in
Brutalist Sculptural Primitive Chair 1960's-1970's Tansania
Located in Rome, IT
, Beirut and Tanzania. He became acquainted with the ancient folk art of the Makonde tribe, with carvings
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Vintage 1960s Brutalist Armchairs

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Wood

Brutalist Sculptural Primitive Chair 1960's-1970's Tansania
Brutalist Sculptural Primitive Chair 1960's-1970's Tansania

Brutalist Sculptural Primitive Chair 1960's-1970's Tansania

H 39.37 in W 31 in D 19.69 in
Brutalist Bar Cabinet 1960' Tansania
Located in Rome, IT
became acquainted with the ancient folk art of the Makonde tribe, with carvings of ebony and ivory, which
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Vintage 1960s Tanzanian Brutalist Cabinets

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Wood

Brutalist Bar Cabinet 1960' Tansania
Brutalist Bar Cabinet 1960' Tansania

Brutalist Bar Cabinet 1960' Tansania

H 226 in W 76 in D 70 in

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Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Vessel / Jar
Located in Studio City, CA
This is a fantastic piece likely made by the Mangetu tribe of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is finely detailed and quite large and hefty. These pieces were originally made...
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Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Vessel / Jar
Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Vessel / Jar

Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Vessel / Jar

H 28 in W 15 in D 13 in
Brutalist solid Elm sideboard by Maison Regain, France.
By Maison Regain
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Brutalist solid Elm sideboard by Maison Regain, France. The large curved handles which have been carved from a single piece of solid wood are very typical for Maison Regains design...
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Elm

Brutalist solid Elm sideboard by Maison Regain, France.
Brutalist solid Elm sideboard by Maison Regain, France.

Brutalist solid Elm sideboard by Maison Regain, France.

H 37.41 in W 95.28 in D 22.84 in
African Woman Bust Hand-Carved Ebony Wooden Sculpture
Located in Plainview, NY
An African woman bust sculpture, meticulously hand-carved from the lustrous depths of ebony wood. This masterful creation pays homage to the rich heritage of African craftsmanship. ...
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20th Century African Tribal Busts

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Wood, Ebony

African Woman Bust Hand-Carved Ebony Wooden Sculpture
African Woman Bust Hand-Carved Ebony Wooden Sculpture

African Woman Bust Hand-Carved Ebony Wooden Sculpture

H 13.25 in W 4 in D 7 in
Handcrafted Wood Whale Puzzle Sculpture Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
Handcrafted what sculpture made of solid wood. Amazing design an workmanship. Signed and dated.
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1990s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Handcrafted Wood Whale Puzzle Sculpture Signed
Handcrafted Wood Whale Puzzle Sculpture Signed

Handcrafted Wood Whale Puzzle Sculpture Signed

H 2 in W 9 in D 2.5 in
Solid Hand Carved Rosewood African Hippo Sculpture with Bone Teeth
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare solid hand carved Hippopotamus rosewood sculpture with bone teeth, circa 1970's, nice original condition no chips cracks or scratches.
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20th Century Central African Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Rosewood

Solid Hand Carved Rosewood African Hippo Sculpture with Bone Teeth
Solid Hand Carved Rosewood African Hippo Sculpture with Bone Teeth

Solid Hand Carved Rosewood African Hippo Sculpture with Bone Teeth

H 4.5 in W 12 in D 2.5 in
Ashanti Headrest Stool Carved Wood Tribal Art Ghana Africa
Located in Leuven , BE
Ashanti Headrest Stool Carved Wood Tribal Art Ghana Africa Carved from a single piece of wood, the African Ashanti head rest, Ghana, has a curved top raised on a pedestals depicti...
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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Ashanti Headrest Stool Carved Wood Tribal Art Ghana Africa
Ashanti Headrest Stool Carved Wood Tribal Art Ghana Africa

Ashanti Headrest Stool Carved Wood Tribal Art Ghana Africa

H 4.53 in W 2.56 in D 6.3 in
Large Pair of 19th Century Italian Bronzes of Creugas and Demoxenos
By Antonio Canova
Located in Dallas, TX
A large and fine pair of 19th century Italian male nudes depicting the Greek boxers Creugas and Damoxenos. These bronzes have a wonderful old patination of dark gun metal with some ...
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Bronze

Large Pair of 19th Century Italian Bronzes of Creugas and Demoxenos
Large Pair of 19th Century Italian Bronzes of Creugas and Demoxenos

Large Pair of 19th Century Italian Bronzes of Creugas and Demoxenos

H 28.5 in W 17 in D 7.75 in
African Wooden Sculpture / Bust of a Man Carved Out of Piece of Palissander, 70s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
African sculpture / bust of a man with beard carved out of a beautiful piece of palissander. Very detailed and in correct proportions made.
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Vintage 1970s African Brutalist Sculptures and Carvings

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Palisander

African Wooden Sculpture / Bust of a Man Carved Out of Piece of Palissander, 70s
African Wooden Sculpture / Bust of a Man Carved Out of Piece of Palissander, 70s

African Wooden Sculpture / Bust of a Man Carved Out of Piece of Palissander, 70s

H 15.75 in W 10.24 in D 4.73 in
Hand-Carved Wooden African Monkey Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
A playful wooden sculpture. Seated, holding what appears to be a piece of fruit, this intricately carved monkey is almost life like. The piece is signed on the bottom base. Me...
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20th Century Senegalese Animal Sculptures

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Mahogany

Hand-Carved Wooden African Monkey Sculpture
Hand-Carved Wooden African Monkey Sculpture

Hand-Carved Wooden African Monkey Sculpture

H 15 in W 8 in D 7.5 in
Large Ebony Wood African Sculpture
Located in Brea, CA
Large ebony wood African sculpture.
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Mid-20th Century African Arts and Crafts Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Large Ebony Wood African Sculpture
Large Ebony Wood African Sculpture

Large Ebony Wood African Sculpture

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H 23 in W 5 in D 5 in
Vintage Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Turkey Porcelain Bird Figure Tureen
By Guido Cacciapuoti, Capodimonte
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Mid century tall Italian animal figurine Ceramic decorative Turkey Tureen with ladle Vitrine object Material: porcelain, ceramic, tin glazed earthenware, Faience, Barbotine Design: ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Animal Sculptures

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Vintage Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Turkey Porcelain Bird Figure Tureen
Vintage Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Turkey Porcelain Bird Figure Tureen

Vintage Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Turkey Porcelain Bird Figure Tureen

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H 13.4 in W 10.6 in D 11.8 in
Set of Two 20th Century Hand Carved & Hand Painted African Workman
Located in North Salem, NY
Two hand-carved and colorfully painted 20th century wood workmen. A whimsical pair with expressions we can all understand. Decorative and interesting!
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20th Century African Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Set of Two 20th Century Hand Carved & Hand Painted African Workman
Set of Two 20th Century Hand Carved & Hand Painted African Workman

Set of Two 20th Century Hand Carved & Hand Painted African Workman

H 21 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
African Woman Figurine Sculpture by Leopold Anzengruber, Vienna, Austria, 1950s
By Leopold Anzengruber
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and decorative, lovely detailed sculpture/ figurine, vintage from the 1950s, portraying a sitting nude African woman with a brass bracelet wearing a skirt. Designed and h...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

African Woman Figurine Sculpture by Leopold Anzengruber, Vienna, Austria, 1950s
African Woman Figurine Sculpture by Leopold Anzengruber, Vienna, Austria, 1950s

African Woman Figurine Sculpture by Leopold Anzengruber, Vienna, Austria, 1950s

H 7 in W 3.5 in D 4.5 in
African Wooden Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved sculpture made of wood. Originates from Africa. Circa, 1950's.
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Vintage 1950s Abstract Sculptures

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Reclaimed Wood

African Wooden Sculpture
African Wooden Sculpture

African Wooden Sculpture

H 28 in W 30 in D 4 in
African Folk Art Hand Carved Sculpture Fork and Spoon
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand carved African tribal wood carved sculpture of a men and women, Africa tribal Art Decor. Kenyan tribal sculpture featuring an elongated standing man and women with a crown an...
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Wood

African Folk Art Hand Carved Sculpture Fork and Spoon
African Folk Art Hand Carved Sculpture Fork and Spoon

African Folk Art Hand Carved Sculpture Fork and Spoon

H 12 in W 2 in D 2 in
Maher Dancing Nude Bronze Sculpture, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Maher, dancing male nude, bronze sculpture, signed, attached to base. Measures: 8" H x 5" W x 4" D.
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20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Maher Dancing Nude Bronze Sculpture, Signed
Maher Dancing Nude Bronze Sculpture, Signed

Maher Dancing Nude Bronze Sculpture, Signed

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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

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Hardwood

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

Makonde African Wood Carvings and Sculptures from Tanzania

H 26 in W 7 in D 6 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

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Wood

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

Makonde Mask, Tanzania East Africa, Early 20th Century

H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 10.24 in
African Carved Ebony Wood Sculpture / Lamp, "Hunters, Buffalo and Crocodile"
Located in L'Etang, FR
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African Carved Ebony Wood Sculpture / Lamp, "Hunters, Buffalo and Crocodile"
African Carved Ebony Wood Sculpture / Lamp, "Hunters, Buffalo and Crocodile"

African Carved Ebony Wood Sculpture / Lamp, "Hunters, Buffalo and Crocodile"

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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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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

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
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20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

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

Makonde Tanzania Modernist Blackwood Sculpture Aardvark Shetani

H 13 in W 10 in D 5.5 in
African Carved Wood Lip Disc on Brass Stand
Located in Essex, MA
plates were also traditionally worn by Suya men of Brazil, Sara women of Chad, the Makonde of Mozambique
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Brass

African Carved Wood Lip Disc on Brass Stand
African Carved Wood Lip Disc on Brass Stand

African Carved Wood Lip Disc on Brass Stand

H 5.5 in W 3.25 in D 1 in
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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Hardwood

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

Makonde African Abstract Carved Wood Shetani Sculpture

H 22.63 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
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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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

H 14.5 in Dm 7 in
Mid-20th Century Makonde Tribe Statue Mozambique Tanzania
Located in Raalte, NL
African wooden sculpture from the 1940s of the Makonde tribe of Tanzania, Mozambique (it has some
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Mid-20th Century Tanzanian More Folk Art

Mid-20th Century Makonde Tribe Statue Mozambique Tanzania
Mid-20th Century Makonde Tribe Statue Mozambique Tanzania

Mid-20th Century Makonde Tribe Statue Mozambique Tanzania

H 22 in W 4.7 in D 5.1 in
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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.
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    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.

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