Vtg Kenya Makonde African Blackwood Ujamaa Family Sculpture Hand Carved 12.5\" For Sale

Vintage hand-carved African family sculpture from Kenya, measuring approximately 12.5 inches tall and about 5 inches wide/deep. This is a substantial carving weighing exactly 5 lb 8.8 oz.

Features multiple detailed family/community figures carved from a single solid piece of dense hardwood in the Makonde/Ujamaa tradition, often referred to as a “Tree of Life” style carving.

The exposed bottom shows extremely dark brown/black heartwood surrounded by a lighter natural sapwood edge. Based on the appearance, density and weight, the wood appears consistent with African blackwood / mpingo, a wood traditionally associated with Makonde carving. Exact wood species has not been independently tested or certified.

Hand-carved throughout with detailed faces, hair, clothing and textured surfaces. Natural variations, tool marks and small age-related imperfections are present and are part of the handmade character.

One carving from this same group retains a “Hand Carved – Made in Kenya” label, that is basically exactly the same except for the carving, as to why im saying this is from Kenya as well

Approximate measurements:

12.5\" tall

~4.25\" wide

~4.75\" deep

Weight: 5 lb 8.8 oz

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