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Tanzania Makonde wood carving

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AFRICAN CARVED EBONY FIGURAL HIGH RELIEF SCULPTURE: East African; Tanzania, circa 1979. Highly carved ebony wood Makonde figural sculpture. Apparently unsigned. Approx. h. 24.25", w. 8.5".

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MUENDO ROSEWOOD CARVING OF 7 TRIBESMAN - Signed: MUENDO ROSEWOOD CARVING OF 7 TRIBESMAN - Signed ''Muendo''; Measures: 25''H x 11''W x 8''D; Provenance: Wood is from Tanzania; From the Estate Collection of Robert B Fay Jr.

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Item Details

Description

Carved and polished ebony wood family grouping, 24” tall, 23 ¼ x 3 ½”.

Condition

Bottom of wood base unhewn causing carving to wobble and not stand steady or upright, in good aged condition.

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Tanzania Makonde wood carving

Name: Tanzania Makonde wood carving
SKU: 168986036
Price: 40 USD
Availability: InStock

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