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Makonde tree of life wood carving, men encircling, made of African Blackwood (mpingo) signed Amisi at base.
Measures 15" …
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Makonde tree of life wood carving, men encircling, made of African Blackwood (mpingo) signed Amisi at base.
Measures 15" tall x 4 3/4"
The Family Tree sculptures, which are also referred to as “Tree of Life,” generally date back to the 1950s; however it is believed that it was introduced as early as the 1930’s when the first exhibition was held at Centro Cultural dos Novos in Mozambique. It is an artistic style called Dimoongo – one of the eight major Makonde styles.
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- Dimensions
- 4.75ʺW × 5.7ʺD × 15ʺH
- Styles
- African
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Some wear in wood near base. Some wear in wood near base. less
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