A Makonde sculpture from the Dr. Rieck collection, carved from ebony wood, representing a female figure in prayer, she is wearing a long simple robe and a veil, the sculpture even though very simple, is yet very calming; glossy by use. Certificate of origin and provenance.

The art of the Makonde is admired throughout the world today. it has produced great and unique works, but do not let us forget that what we find on the stalls of curiodealers in Abidjan and Korhogo, in Lagos and Kinshasa can also be found in Dar es Salaam, Nairobi and Mombassa - carvings for tourists can take back inexpensive souvenirs of happy hours in the African sun.
However, different criteria - quite different - hold good when we wish to speak of the Art of the Makonde tribe. Art! Who in fact can define this term? There is still no generally acceptance criteria, but - and here I am on firm ground - there are indeed criteria for MASTERPIECES OF THE MAKONDE.
Without any doubt this sculpture is a masterpiece from the Dr. Rieck Collection, collected in the 1990th. Riek had an intensive contact to Dr. Max Mohl, "Masterpieces of the Makonde" 1995.

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Height: 32 cm
Weight: 480 g