Vintage Makonde Hand Carved Rosewood Seated Young Man (ca. 1960, Tanganyika)

Description

Vintage Makonde Hand Carved Rosewood Seated Young Man with “Dinembo” Face (ca. 1960, Tanganyika). This sculpture comes from the region of Tanganyika which was a sovereign state from 1961-1964 (it is now part of Tanzania). The sculpture represents a native Makonde with the chevron and zig zag tattoos that were regional markers of each tribe. One ear has been damaged. The sculpture shows signs of wear.
Size: 13.25”H x 6.5”W x 3”D