Description : Mid Century African Hand Carved Makonde Family Tree. Measures 5 1/2x3x17. Weight 3 pds 7 oz. The Makonde belong to the Bantu people who originally lived south of Lake Nyassa and later migrated to their present location on the Mueda plateau in northern Mozambique. A great many also migrated across the Ruvuma River during colonial times to work on sisal farms in Tanzania, where they remain. Makonde carvers are prolific producers of masks, statues, and decorative objects. This family tree was carved from a single piece of solid ebony wood. The carving intricately illustrates many people climbing above each other. This unique piece required many many hours of carving at the hands of its creator
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Estimate (low-high) : 200 USD-275 USDIt's free to register now to view!
About the lot N° 329 Title : Family Tree Condition report : good Charleston Estate Auctions, auctioneer, Mr. Pleasant, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : JUNE SUMMER AUCTION EVENT Sale date : 03 Jun 2018It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale
