Vintage Makonde sculpture. This East African art piece was created by the Makonde people of northern Mozambique and southern Tanzania. Their sculptures are typically made from African blackwood, also known as mpingo. This style known as “Ujamaa” or “Tree of Life,” depicts human figures climbing and holding onto each other , symbolizing community and support across generations. This carving depicts a female figure with a skeletal figural draping over her head sitting atop a masculine head at the base.
measures: 9” x 44” x 6”
Vintage Makonde sculpture. This East African art piece was created by the Makonde people of northern Mozambique and southern Tanzania. Their sculptures are typically made from African blackwood, also known as mpingo. This style known as “Ujamaa” or “Tree of Life,” depicts human figures climbing and holding onto each other , symbolizing community and support across generations. This carving depicts a female figure with a skeletal figural draping over her head sitting atop a masculine head at the base.
measures: 9” x 44” x 6”
