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African Tribal Art Large Madonna figure Makonde Vintage Folk Art

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African Tribal folk Art Makonde Madonna figure A very finely executed large sculpture of a African Christian Madonna, the standing figure wearing a long robe with head covering with hand held in front in votive position, carved in heavy hard dense wood  from the Makonde people of Mozambique Period: early- mid 20th century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)Width: 4.73 in (12 cm)Depth: 2.37 in (6 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6460242234022

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