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African Statues | Wood Carvings
The African statue is a very significant symbol and an integral part of traditional African culture. The statues of the African people typically reflect symbols of their ancient past, as well as the daily activities that the African village people may be involved in. The African statues are attributes to the different makers in the traditional culture, not the country as a whole. A representation of kings, queens, fertility, love and tribal markings are common and revered symbols typically used. These complex African statues simply express important social, spiritual and moral values for the whole tribe to emulate. African statues are a wonderful way to bring the spirit of Africa into your home since each piece is hand carved by a talented African artisan.
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Makonde Fertility Body Mask Wood Carving
SKU: DSAI-A-WC051
This Makonde wood carving is a rare museum collectors item from southeastern Tanzania, created by the Makonde people. Worn at initiation ceremonies, this body mask is worn by a male dancer who imitates the struggles of childbirth during the ceremony. A unique carving from a single piece of wood created to fit around the body of the dancer symbolizing fertility and womanhood. According to legend, the first man had carved a woman figure into a tree which, when he woke up, had become a real woman. During their life together they had many children and at the end of her life the first woman became the ancestress of the Makonde. Size approx. 10" X 24".
Handcarved in Tanzania.
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