Sold for:
$150
$150
African, Makonde Tribe (Tanzania), 20th century. Hand carved ebony or blackwood (mpingo) wood figural sculpture in depicting a Tree of Life or Family Tree scene (Ujamaa) with overlapping and stacked figures including some inverted, supporting one another, and of varied size in a singular column, largest figure at top (likely representing a tribal chief). Underside with impressed numbers and "F" marks, otherwise unmarked. Overall approximate height 22.5". Provenance: From the Estate of Channing S. Jun, M.D., Eastman, Georgia.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-06-25
