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Place of Origin: Tanzanian
Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' Sculpture 1950s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' sculpture 1950s
This is a wonderful piece of modernist African art. It is a so called 'Makonde' sculpture. These unique pieces are crafted by t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Tanzanian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, 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 unbelievable detailed wood carving.
Category
1950s Primitive Vintage Tanzanian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ebony
Midcentury Ebony Hand Carved Mermaid Sculpture
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful sculpture is entirely carved out of one piece of ebony wood in the 1960s in Tansania The perfectly natural and organic shape makes this handcrafted sculpture extra special ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tanzanian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Makonde Carved Figure
Located in London, GB
A fascinating large hand carved Shetani figure from the Makonde people of Tanzania. Named 'Daudi' which roughly translates to 'beloved'. The Shetani carved figures represent good spi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Primitive Tanzanian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
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...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Tanzanian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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