Makonde maternity, Tanzania and Mozambique
25" tall x 8 3/4" wide x 7" deep
wood, pigment
Provenance: ex Jean-Pierre Hallet Collection, California
SOLD
The thing that really drew me to this piece was the pose of the child in the mothers arms.
Despite its appearance, I believe that this wonderfully carved and expressive figure was made specifically for the collecting market.
Additional photos, examples and information can be found in the following link:
http://www.randafricanart.com/Makonde_maternity_figure_2.html
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