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Rare Makonde portrait figure - Mozambique, antique sculpture
Rare Makonde portrait figure - Mozambique, antique sculpture
Rare Makonde portrait figure - Mozambique, antique sculpture
Rare Makonde portrait figure - Mozambique, antique sculpture
Rare Makonde portrait figure - Mozambique, antique sculpture

Rare Makonde portrait figure - Mozambique, antique sculpture

$ 369.6

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Mozambique
  • Provenance: Ownership History Available
  • Condition: Used
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

    Description

    Fine Makonde portrait figure, great patina and scarifications, early 20th century. These portrait figures do show up in small portable carvings but are exceedingly rare in this size. Probably an altar figure.
    H
    : c. 11 inch
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