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Featured Unusual African Carving

Discussion in 'Tribal Art' started by 15Stiftgasse, Mar 27, 2024.

  1. 15Stiftgasse

    15Stiftgasse Well-Known Member

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

    Any help appreciated !

    Thanks !!!

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    15Stiftgasse, Mar 27, 2024
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  2. i need help

    i need help Moderator Moderator

    I think it's called a family tree. Possibly Makonde?
     
    i need help, Mar 27, 2024
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  3. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Yes it is Makonde. I know this type as 'ujamaa', which means togetherness.
     
    Any Jewelry, Mar 27, 2024
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  4. 15Stiftgasse

    15Stiftgasse Well-Known Member

    Aha ! Southeast Tanzania, Northern Mozambique or Kenya - according to Google.

    Sincere thanks for your assistance. Am obliged to you for your quick responses !!!!
     
    15Stiftgasse, Mar 27, 2024
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  5. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Stift, these ujamaa carvings became popular after Tanzania's president Julius Nyerere introduced the Ujamaa concept of tradition-based African Socialism. Ujamaa carvings have been made ever since.
    Yours is not top quality, but the story behind it is interesting.

    Nyerere's Ujamaa is explained on this page:
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ujamaa
     
    Any Jewelry, Mar 27, 2024
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  6. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    The two* of you are simply amazing...repeatedly!

    *I need help an' Any Jewelry
     
    wlwhittier, Mar 27, 2024
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