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PAIR OF MAKONDE STYLE WOOD CARVINGS, MALE AND FEMALE

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PAIR OF MAKONDE STYLE WOOD CARVINGS, MALE AND FEMALE

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Family tree of life style statuettes in heavy ebony wood.
Carvings are in the style of the Makonde people, who live in present day Tanzania, Mozambique, and Kenya.

Issued: 20th c.
Dimensions: 13.5"H, tallest

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PAIR OF MAKONDE STYLE WOOD CARVINGS, MALE AND FEMALE

Name: PAIR OF MAKONDE STYLE WOOD CARVINGS, MALE AND FEMALE
SKU: 80383596
Price: 40 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $200

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