Description: {Description}Makonde Shetani Wood Carving Tanzania Makonde are widely well known for their wood carvings. Traditionally, these carvings have been household objects, figures, and masks. Both animal and human characterstics are commonly represented in Makonde carvings, representing the traditions and myths of Makonde culture. The majority of Makonde carvers use African Blackwood, known locally as mpingo. This "lustrous, high-quality hardwood allows artisans to carve intricate details. Many Makonde artisans achieve a more natural look by incorporating the use of beeswas and even human hair to accentuate patterns." The use of representations of traditions and myths help bring the carvings to life. This carving specifically features Shetani, the Swahili word for "devil," which are expressions of Makonde mythology and spirits. This style of carving uses "the appearance of otherwordly physical traits, like large, distorted facial or body features, and sometimes animals" to illustrate the spiritual realm. AG1122 Makonde are widely well known for their wood carvings. Traditionally, these carvings have been household objects, figures, and masks. Both animal and human characterstics are commonly represented in Makonde carvings, representing the traditions and myths of Makonde culture. The majority of Makonde carvers use African Blackwood, known locally as mpingo. This "lustrous, high-quality hardwood allows artisans to carve intricate details. Many Makonde artisans achieve a more natural look by incorporating the use of beeswas and even human hair to accentuate patterns." The use of representations of traditions and myths help bring the carvings to life. This carving specifically features Shetani, the Swahili word for "devil," which are expressions of Makonde mythology and spirits. This style of carving uses "the appearance of otherwordly physical traits, like large, distorted facial or body features, and sometimes animals" to illustrate the spiritual realm. AG1122eBay integration by
Price: 590 USD
Location: Denver, CO
End Time: 2025-01-26T20:34:39.000Z
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Age Level: Late 20th Century
Brand: sku 145000
Country of Origin: Tanzania, Mozambique
Item Height: 32.5
Item Length: 9.0
Item Width: 9.0
Maker: Makonde Artisan
Material: Wood
Origin: Tanzania, Mozambique
Original/Reproduction: Original
Style: None
Type: Carving, Sculpture
author: None
