Makonde Sculpture: Man Playing Drum, Wood Carving, African Ebony, Ethnic Sculpture, Ornament, Object

This is a wooden sculpture by the Makonde people, a traditional craft from East Africa (Tanzania and Mozambique).

This piece, featuring a figure playing a drum, is considered a figurative sculpture that expresses daily life and cultural activities. Makonde sculptures are characterized by their powerful forms by people's lives, myths, and rituals, and are highly regarded African art worldwide.

African ebony, known for its hard and beautiful texture, is often used as the material, adding to its substantial feel and charm that deepens with age.

The slender, vertically elongated form and the simple yet impactful expression are striking, making it recommended as an interior decoration or collectible.

[Size]

- Height: Approx. 31cm
- Width: Approx. 4cm

[Condition]

As this is a used item, there are scuffs, small scratches, and paint peeling (please refer to the photos).
Please understand this as the character of a vintage folk craft.

Makonde Sculpture
African Sculpture
Wooden Doll
Ethnic Craft
African Art
Ebony Sculpture
Primitive Art
Vintage Object
Ornament Interior
Drum Ethnic Instrument