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African Statue Ebony Carved Wood Figure Tanzania Statue

$50

Posted about 20 hours ago in Hawthorne, CA

Condition: Used (normal wear)

Listed in categories: Collectibles & Art - Collectibles - Figurines & Knick knacks

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African Statue Ebony Carved Wood Figure Tanzania Statue

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This is a Vintage African Carved Ebony figure, from the Makonde Tribe of Tanzania. Shown is a tall slender mother carrying baby on back and jug or vase on head. Ebony is an exceptionally hard and dense black beautiful wood found in East Africa. In Africa it is also known as “Mpingo”. The Makonde artisans use this wood to make these fabulous balancing statues known as "Sarakai" which means acrobat in Swahili. Their artistic output is both traditional and contemporary. When finished, the carvings are polished and the wood quite literally shines. This a fabulous ebony carved acrobatic statues that truly would be a wonderful addition to your collection.

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