TANZANIAN MAKONDE STANDING MALE AND FEMALE FIGURINES. Wooden statues. There is a handwritten note attached on each of the statues stating they were acquired in East Africa at the turn of the century (between 1895 and 1915). The style of the carving is probably from the Makonde ethnic group. Makonde carvings are well-known for depicting aspects of life and traditional beliefs and are characterized by their simplistic yet expressive features, with smooth surfaces and detailed carving around the facial features and hands. The figures are stained in a reddish-brown color, typical of the wood and finishes used in Makonde art. - Height approximately: 15 inches. Estimate $200-300
