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Makonde Sculpture

Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' Sculpture 1950s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Anthropomorphic Modernist 'Makonde' sculpture 1950s This is a wonderful piece of modernist
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Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Ebony

Contemporary African Art Sculpture from the Makonde Tribe of Tanzania
By Makonde People
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning African Art Sculpture of a Tribal Woman by the Makonde Tribe of Tanzania. A fine
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20th Century Tanzanian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Ebony

Makonde Mask Helmet, Africa, Early 20th Century
By Makonde People
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Makonde helmet mask , Tanzania, Africa, early 20th century. Woman's face with a lip plug. The young
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Early 20th Century Tanzanian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Makonde Ujamma Life Sculpture Tanzania Mozambique
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For Your consideration is this wonderful hand carved Makonde Ujamma Life Sculpture from the
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20th Century Mozambican Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Makonde Carved Figure
Located in London, GB
A fascinating large hand carved Shetani figure from the Makonde people of Tanzania. Named 'Daudi
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Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Makonde Carved Figure
Makonde Carved Figure
H 19.3 in W 5.52 in D 5.91 in
Large African Makonde Tree of Life Sculpture, circa 1962
Located in Germantown, MD
Large 31" Makonde Tree of Life Sculpture. African Family Tree. Hand Carved. Rare Folk Art of Africa
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Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage African Makonde Tree of Life Wooden Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage African Makonde Tree of Life Sculpture, hand-carved and symbolic, adds cultural depth and
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Mid-20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Makonde Ebony Carved African Sculpture of Abstract Faces
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
A whimsical sculpture of multiple abstract faces. Carved of one piece of solid ebony.
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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ebony

Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful contemporary collector piece of Makonde ebony tree of life art carving with
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Vintage 1950s Tanzanian Primitive Figurative Sculptures

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Ebony

Old family tree of the Makonde tribe, Tanzania, 1960s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Old family tree of the Makonde tribe, Tanzania, 1960s An ancient sculpture called “Family Tree
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Late 20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Makonde Comb From Zimbabwe Bantu Tribe 'Smaller'
Located in Dallas, TX
This comb was fashioned in the hand carved, traditional Makonde style. This fertility comb features
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Early 20th Century Zimbabwean Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Striking Makonde Animal Helmet Mask, Dog or Hyena, Tanzania, Early 20th C.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Striking Makonde animal helmet mask, dog or hyena, Tanzania. Early 20th century with dark patina
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Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early Twentieth-Century African Madonna
Located in London, GB
This early twentieth-century African Madonna figurative sculpture from the Makonde culture in
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Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

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Vintage Makonde Blackwood Sculpture From Tanzania
Located in New York, NY
very best Makonde sculpture. Striking in design. Perfect in execution. Very difficult to take your
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20th Century Tanzanian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Makonde African Wood Carvings and Sculptures from Tanzania
Located in Geneva, IL
These African wood carvings and sculptures have been intricately carved by Makonde tribal carvers
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Vintage 1960s African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Makonde Mask, Tanzania East Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Makonde mask, Tanzania, East Africa early 20th century Dimension: 23 x 15 x 25 cm Dimension with
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Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Tribal Makonde Hand Carved Ebony Wood Art Sculpture Mother & Children
Located in Topeka, KS
Unique vintage Tribal Makonde hand carved ebony wood art sculpture of a mother and her children
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20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Makonde Tanzania Modernist Blackwood Sculpture Aardvark Shetani
Located in Rochester, NY
Makonde modernist sculpture of an Aardvark / Antbear in exceptional finely carved blackwood and
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20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Makonde African Abstract Carved Wood Shetani Sculpture
Located in San Mateo, CA
Carved hardwood Shetani sculpture by a member of the Makonde people of East Africa. These abstract
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Vintage 1960s Tanzanian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of African Makonde Ebony Carvings Signed Raleza, 1942
Located in London, GB
A pair of African Makonde ebony carvings, beautifully crafted depicting traditional scenes. On the
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Vintage 1940s Mozambican Folk Art Sculptures

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Located in Three Oaks, MI
This is a wooden sculpture of a man by the African Senufo tribe in Africa.
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Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Ebony Wood African Sculpture
Located in Brea, CA
Large ebony wood African sculpture.
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Mid-20th Century African Arts and Crafts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century African Ebony Male Bust
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautifully detailed African carved male bust in solid ebony. The figure has been expertly modeled by a master craftsman. The figures is expressive and nearly photographic. Ebony is ...
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20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Ebony

20th Century African Ebony Male Bust
20th Century African Ebony Male Bust
H 13.75 in W 6 in D 7 in
Large Wood African Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Great African Ebony Sculpture
Totem pole of figures
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20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Wood African Sculpture
Large Wood African Sculpture
H 33 in W 7 in D 4 in
Large 18'' Ebony Wood African Families Tree Sculpture
Located in Brea, CA
Large ebony wood African families tree sculpture. Measure: 18".
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20th Century African Arts and Crafts Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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Makonde Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of makonde sculpture available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and ebony, every item from our selection of makonde sculpture was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of makonde sculpture — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each object in our assortment of makonde sculpture bearing Folk Art hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Makonde Sculpture?

Prices for a piece of makonde sculpture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $375 and can go as high as $5,136, while the average can fetch as much as $1,500.
Questions About Makonde Sculpture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The term Makonde refers to East African sculptures and sometimes, but infrequently, it can refer to paintings. The more popular Makonde sculptures were carved in ebony wood and polished to elicit an attractive shine. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.