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Archaic Old Makonde Sculpture, Ancient African Art

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Archaic Old Makonde Sculpture, Ancient African Art

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A very old and weathered primitive sculpture of a female effigy with lip plugs , a tradition that is still practiced in this region and a sign of prestige and beauty among the Makonde peoples, Tanzania / Mozambique, Africa. The figure is carved from a dense heavy wood and measures 21 inches tall ( 23 inches on professional custom display stand.) Provenance: Ex Private Pennsylvania collection.

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Fair, well weathered and worn

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Archaic Old Makonde Sculpture, Ancient African Art

Name: Archaic Old Makonde Sculpture, Ancient African Art
SKU: 96113835
Price: 350 USD
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