Makonde Sculptures

Unknown1900/2015

Kenya National Archives
Nairobi, Kenya

Miniature sculptures by Makonde curvers who were encourages to curve in Ivory and stone by an Indian merchant named Mr. Peeras who had a shop in Dar es salaam where Mr. Murumbi purchased these works.

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Title: Makonde Sculptures
Creator: Unknown
Creator Lifespan: 1900
Date: 1900/2015
Location: Tanzania
Type: Ebony sculpture
Rights: Kenya National Archives

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