Makonde Figure

A choice Makonde figure of a standing female, Tanzania/Mozambique, her face bearing the typical ornate scarification of these people, hands at her side. Some references say this figure depicts a mythi

MAKONDE - Figure of a military man Mozambique, 20th century, an ebony sculpture depicting a masculine figure. Wear patina. Dim.: 28 cm.

Title: Rare pre WW2 Shetani Makonde aliën figure, magic devil. Museum piece Origin: Mozambique, Africa Date: 1st half 20th century Materials: Wood Size: 55 cm Seen by the Makonde people as evil-doers

Pre WWII Shetani Makonde Aliën Figure, Magic Devil Mozambique, Africa 1st half 20th century Wood 55 cm Museum piece, Seen by the Makonde people as evil-doers, or evil spirits related to the Shaitan,

Stone. 28" x 12".Provenance: Ali Sellah, 1995.

Tall African Makonde, Tanzania carved wood ancestor figure; H: 43 3/4" (approx.); with stand

This is a shrine figure used by the Makonde women of Tanzania and Mozambique to help solve their problems which include – child sickness, establish the cause of death. Shows some aging and use 26" T

A large maternity figure. Kenya, Makonde. 20th century. Approx. 31"h x 10"w x 11 1/2"d. Condition: Broken arm and baby on left side. Pieces remain.

Makonde Villager Figure. Carved wood. Size: 40" x 7" x 9" (102 x 18 x 23 cm).

Seated female figure in dense heavy ebony type wood. Separately carved head attached by mortise along with two nails (front and back). Good condition with signs of age; small chip loss at neck, nails

Lot of 2 Makonde Shetani Figures. Size: 34" x 8" x 4" (largest).

Lot of 3 Makonde Shetani Figures. Size: 20" x 7" x 6" (largest).

Three African Carved Wood Figures 20TH CENTURY comprising; a Bamileke Standing figure, height 11 inches; a Baul monkey figure, height 19 3/4 inches; and a Makonde female figure, height 22 inches.

Two African Makonde, Tanzania carved wood pieces, including: standing figure with lip plate; together with female body mask (mask stand not included); H: 35" (larger, approx.); fig

A group of 5 African figures. 20th century. ++ Standing figure. Tanzania, Makonde style. 27 1/2”h x 6 3/4”w x 7”d.++ Baule style seated female figure Ivory Coast, Baule. 23 1/2”h x 7 1/2”w x

4 African Carved Figures. Consisting of 2 Baule figures, a Makonde Shetani, and a Yoruba figure. Carved wood. Largest Size: 17.5'' x 2.5'' x 3'' (44 x 6 x 8 cm).

This 1950's mahogany African carving is from the Makonde tribe of Southern Tanzania and Northern Mozambique. It depicts a mother figure surrounded and carrying many children.

Carved ebony wood figure made in Tanzania. Size: 7 x 4 x 20 in. Please contact Nic at Info@premiershipment.com for an estimated shipping quote prior to bidding. Please note that all items are sold as

Mozambique Makonde Hand Carved Female Figure. 27 inches H.

Makonde, East Africa, stool with naturalistic seated female caryatid figure showing typical Makonde facial scarification and features, and serene, confident strength, 14"h. Provenance: Retired Souther

heavy wood, shiny dark brown patina, the faces strongly reminding of helmet masks of the Makonde, min. dam., fine cracks, slight traces of abrasion; figures of the Makonde are rarely to be found, most

A tall carved wooden female effigy with zoomorphic facial treatment , raised scar patterns, tuft of human hair and a brilliant yellow paint. Makonde peoples, Mozambique, Africa. The figure measures 26

(lot of 4) Makonde style, Tanzania carved female figures depicted with traditonal lip plug and scarification characteristics, tallest: 34.5"h

Two African carved wood stools; each depicting three figures to midsection; one of Makonde, Tanzania; the other possibly Tanzanian; H: 16 1/2" (taller, approx.)