This Makonde statue comes in three pieces. The body was carved in two pieces and stitched together while the head acts as a container lid as the center of this piece is hollow. The purpose of these figures are unknown. This particular figure is unique in that it features a zoomorphic face. There is some scuffing and general wear and tear throughout. Please inspect photos carefully.
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3 Piece Hollow Makonde Zoomorphic Statue 22″ – Tanzania – African Art
Original price was: $350.00.$175.00Current price is: $175.00.
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| Type of Object | Figural Container |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Tanzania |
| Ethnicity | Makonde |
| Material | Wood, pigment, leather |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 22” |
| Width (Inches) | 7.5” |
| Depth (Inches) | 8.5” |
| Weight (Pounds) | 5 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Some scuffing and general wear and tear throughout. |
Tribe Information
About the Makonde People
The Makonde people reside throughout Tanzania, Mozambique and Kenya. The groups living in Tanzania and Mozambique are divided by the Ruvuma River. Those on the Mozambique side are known as Maconde. The two groups have developed separate languages over time but share certain ideas.
The Makonde are a matrilineal society, meaning inheritances belong to women and typically, the husband will move to the village of his wife. Each village is an individual settlement with their own headman. There is no ruler of all the Makonde peoples.
Due to the remoteness of the Makonde, they did not have contact with the Europeans until the early 1900’s, although there is evidence of involvement with Swahili slave traders for centuries.
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