Makonde Sculpture
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
Materials
Wood, Ebony
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
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 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
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
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
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Vintage 1950s Tanzanian Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ebony
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
Category
Early 20th Century Tanzanian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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.
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
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
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Ebony
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
Materials
Hardwood
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
Materials
Wood, Ebony
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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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
Materials
Wood
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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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Makonde Mask, Tanzania East Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Dimension: 23 x 15 x 25 cm
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Located in Topeka, KS
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Located in Rochester, NY
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Located in Essex, MA
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Makonde African Abstract Carved Wood Shetani Sculpture
Located in San Mateo, CA
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Located in London, GB
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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
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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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