Sold2018Anthropomorphic dignitary staff - Tanzania, Makondewood, middle brown patina, blackened in parts, head with Makonde-typical facial features and coiffure, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion H: 77,5 cm, H: 30,5 inch Provenance: German Private CollectiSee Sold Price
Sold2021Antique African Makonde Staff, TanzaniaAntique African Makonde Staff, Tanzania. Carved wood. On stand. Size: 24'' x 2'' x 2'' (61 x 5 x 5 cm); Height on stand: 24.5" (62 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.See Sold Price
Sold2016Top of a dignitary staff - Malawi/Mozamibque, possiblywood, blackish brown patina, crowned by anthropomorphic head, eyes inset with white miniature glass beads, handle wrapped with five metal cuffs, hour glass-shaped base, on wooden plate H: 24,5 cm, H:See Sold Price
Sold2024A Makonde Water PipeThis is a very fine old wood and terracotta clay pipe from the Makonde peoples of Tanzania, Africa. Crafted into a anthropomorphic form and featuring a clay bowl and wooden body, with a water chamberSee Sold Price
Sold2018Old Makonde Nyangwa Smoking Pipe, TanzaniaThis is a very fine old wood and terracotta clay pipe from the Makonde peoples of Tanzania, Africa. Crafted into a anthropomorphic form and featuring a clay bowl and wooden body, with a water chamberSee Sold Price
Sold2018African Makonde Wooden Carved Walking Stick or Staff**Originally Listed At $200** Africa, Southeast Tanzania, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A fine Makonde staff or walking stick carved from hardwood with a finely delineated finial in the formSee Sold Price
Sold2016Kneeling couple - Tanzania, Makondeheavy 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, mostSee Sold Price
Sold2016Dignitary staff "umbweti" - Angola, Ovimbunduwood, rich reddish brown patina with traces of black paint, typical hairdo with linear incised ornaments, dotted scarifications on the face, drilled pupils (inlay missing), some drilled holes, slightlSee Sold Price
Sold2020Kwere Staff, Tanzania, 20th c.A Kwere staff. Tanzania, East Africa. 20th century. Wood. 44 1/4" x 2" x 1 3/4". Condition: includes a hanging contraption. Repaired cracks present throughout. Provenance: James Stephenson, New York.See Sold Price
Sold2017Tanzania MakondeCarved and polished ebony wood sculpture of a group of figures emanating from the core, from a famous workshop and signed by the now deceased senior carver Nimaliki, 17 x 22 ½ x 17” with black marbSee Sold Price
Sold2023Tanzania Makonde Ebony african Statue 24x6 cmTanzania. 1980. Heavy Makonde Ebony Statue “Tree of Life”. 670 gr. – 24,5x8x6 cm. Handwork carving; depicted the Mother with children. RareSee Sold Price
Sold2017Tanzania MakondeCarved and polished ebony wood in abstract form, 22 ½ x 6 ½” with stand.See Sold Price
Sold2024Tanzania Makonde wood carvingCarved and polished ebony wood family grouping, 24” tall, 23 ¼ x 3 ½”.See Sold Price
Sold2021African, Tanzania Makonde Fly Whisk with horse hair.African, Tanzania Makonde Fly Whisk with horse hair. Size 6 1/4 inches length handle, overall 18 inches length. With this Makonde Fly Whisk, a superb specimen from Tanzania, the handle is surmounted wSee Sold Price
Sold2016A group of 2 Mpiko headdress.A group of 2 Mpiko headdress. ++ A wooden Mpiko headdress, Tanzania, Makonde. 20th century. 9 1/2" x 10 1/2". ++ A wooden mpiko mask, Tanzania, Makonde. 20th century. 10" x 12". Provenance: The InventSee Sold Price
Sold2017Mid 20th C. African Makonde Wooden MaskEastern Africa, Tanzania, Makonde peoples, mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden mask with skillfully carved dramatic features such as a jutting chin, large eyes, open mouth, petite nose, round eaSee Sold Price
Sold2016Mpiko headdress. 20th century.A Mpiko headdress. Tanzania, Makonde style. 20th century. 10" x 9" w/ out stand.See Sold Price
Sold20174 East African objects. 20th century.A group of 4 East African objects. 20th century. ++ Mpiko Makonde style mask. Tanzania, Makonde style. 9 1/2"h x 7 1/4"w x 9 5/8"d. ++ Makonde style Mpiko mask. Tanzania, Makonde style.++ Tortoise sheSee Sold Price
Sold20175 African objects, Baga / Mumuye style. 20th centuA group of 5 African objects. 20th century. ++ Standing female figure on a mask 45 1/2”h x 7 1/4”w x 6 1/2”d.++ Makonde style body mask. Tanzania, Makonde. 26 3/4”h x 10 3/4”w x 6 1/4”d.++See Sold Price
Sold20175 African figures. 20th century.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 xSee Sold Price
Sold2017Zaramo Processional Staff With Female ImageZaramo peoples ritual staff , Tanzania, Africa. Tall carved wooden staff with female image on top likely related to the Mwana Hiti cult. The Mwana Hiti (wooden child) first appears during a young ZaraSee Sold Price
Sold2022Makonde StaffMozambique Wood 112,5 cm Provenance: Rui Castro collection, LisbonSee Sold Price
Sold2023Tanzania Impressive Makonde Ebony Statue “Tree of Life†9.4 kg–66cmTanzania. 1970 circa. Impressive Tribal Makonde Ebony Statue “Tree of Life”. 9.4 kg. – 66x20x20 cm. An impressive handwork of carving; depicted the Mother with more than twenty chilSee Sold Price
Sold2020MAKONDE - StaffMozambique, 19th / 20th century, exotic wood carved with figurative terminal, incised geometric decoration. Use skate. Dim .: 106cm.See Sold Price
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