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Wooden Sculpture African Madonna and Baby by Tutsi Rwanda Artist Ndatite Ilo

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Tutsi tribe artist Ndatite Ilo from Rwanda hand-carved this unique Africanist wooden statue figurine sculpture. The artwork features a lovely black woman, a Madonna carrying a baby in her arms. The spectacular rangy shape has fine detailing carving and great facial expression. The sculpture stands on a custom-made red velvet base. The hand-engraved artist's signature is on the underside and reads NDATITE ILO - EAA NYUNDO. Note: EAA Nyundo is a decorative arts school in Nyundo (Nyundo is a Community in the Rubavu district of the western province, Rwanda, on the Sebeya River to the east of Gisenyi. It is the location of one of the first Catholic missions to be established in Rwanda, and today is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nyundo. Measurements: Overall is 4.75 in wide (12 cm) x 4.32 in deep (11 cm) x 24.75 in high (63 cm). The base is 4.75 in wide (12 cm) x 4.32 in deep (11 cm) x 2.38 in high (6 cm). The sculpture alone is 3.94 in wide (10 cm) x 3.38 in deep (8.5 cm) x 23.19 in high (59 cm).
  • Creator:
    Ndatite Ilo (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.75 in (62.87 cm)Width: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Depth: 4.32 in (10.98 cm)
  • Style:
    Primitive (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
    Rwanda
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 8P1721stDibs: LU1632235021302
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