Hand-carved by a Kenyan artisan … This rhinoceros woodcarving is an outstanding example of vintage African folk art. It is crafted from what looks like finely grained, light and dark teak, and boasts a lovely polish and satiny finish. It measures 5-3/4” long x 2-1/2” high x 1-1/4” wide. It is a splendid old piece—at least thirty to forty years old—and the tribesman’s carving marks are still wonderfully evident. The sculpture is in very good condition for its age, with only some surface scratches ...click for details
Fine folk art … Tanganyika, whose name first appeared in 1922, was an East African republic within the Commonwealth of Nations. In 1964, it united with the island of Zanzibar to form Tanzania. The nation was famous worldwide for its beautiful and intricate ebony wood sculptures, which were carved by the Makonde tribe, who now inhabit southern Tanzania. Generally known as Makonde Art, the works—mostly produced for the tourist trade—were created with traditional iron tools and their style of repre ...click for details
