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  1. 15Stiftgasse liked wlwhittier's post in the thread Unusual African Carving.

    The two* of you are simply amazing...repeatedly! *I need help an' Any Jewelry

    Mar 27, 2024 at 3:58 PM
  2. 15Stiftgasse liked Any Jewelry's post in the thread Unusual African Carving.

    Stift, these ujamaa carvings became popular after Tanzania's president Julius Nyerere introduced the Ujamaa concept of tradition-based...

    Mar 27, 2024 at 3:58 PM
  3. 15Stiftgasse replied to the thread Unusual African Carving.

    Aha ! Southeast Tanzania, Northern Mozambique or Kenya - according to Google. Sincere thanks for your assistance. Am obliged to you for...

    Mar 27, 2024 at 12:10 PM
  4. 15Stiftgasse liked Any Jewelry's post in the thread Unusual African Carving.

    Yes it is Makonde. I know this type as 'ujamaa', which means togetherness.

    Mar 27, 2024 at 12:07 PM
  5. 15Stiftgasse liked i need help's post in the thread Unusual African Carving.

    I think it's called a family tree. Possibly Makonde?

    Mar 27, 2024 at 12:07 PM
  6. 15Stiftgasse posted a new thread.

    Unusual African Carving

    I'd be grateful if anyone were able to suggest the origin and possible age of this unusual ebony/ebonised African carving. Any help...

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    Forum: Tribal Art

    Mar 27, 2024 at 9:27 AM
  7. 15Stiftgasse replied to the thread Chinese platter.

    For what it's worth, I would guess at third quarter onwards.

    Mar 21, 2024