Makonde
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A carved wooden sculpture from southeast Tanzania or northern Mozambique
- noun
- /məˈkɒndeɪ/
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escultura makonde
- The museum displayed a beautiful Makonde that was carved from ebony wood.
Examples
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I bought a Makonde carving during my trip to Tanzania.
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She admired the intricate details on the Makonde she received as a gift.
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Collectors often seek out an authentic Makonde for their art collections.
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This Makonde sculpture is beautifully detailed.
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The museum displayed a beautiful Makonde that was carved from ebony wood.
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Collectors often seek out an authentic Makonde for their art collections.
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I bought a Makonde carving during my trip to Tanzania.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Makonde for a carved object is named after the Makonde people, who are famous for their wood carving, often in dark ebony. A helpful way to remember it is to think of 'Makonde art' as the special carving style of the Makonde people.
