Statuette for ID

fernando · 14th September 2019, 03:51 PM

Thank you Marius.
However may i be skeptical about the suggested origins of both my sculpture and the example you show

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I know a little about Macondes; i have been in contact with them during my army service in norther Mozambique. I saw them working the black wood and even bought a couple pieces to bring home; the religious images version, for my mother. In the version of human images they usually depict faces like their own, deeply tattooed. So when i see someone announcing a Maconde bust with a plain face i immediately doubt it is genuine. I might be wrong but ...
Also that know of, they are known to basically work black wood, not ivory... but again.

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mariusgmioc · 14th September 2019, 05:18 PM

Well, near Dar es Salaam there is a Makonde ethnic village where they have on sale exactly this type of sculptures... among about 1895.3 other types.

So, I guess they are, at least nowdays, producing a whole range of artwork for all tastes.

Once I get home, I will take some photos of my statue and send them to you.

Meanwhile... this was my best guess!

fernando · 14th September 2019, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mariusgmioc

... Meanwhile... this was my best guess!

Which i thank you

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I was there in 1969/1970.

14th September 2019, 03:51 PM	#1
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Thank you Marius. However may i be skeptical about the suggested origins of both my sculpture and the example you show . I know a little about Macondes; i have been in contact with them during my army service in norther Mozambique. I saw them working the black wood and even bought a couple pieces to bring home; the religious images version, for my mother. In the version of human images they usually depict faces like their own, deeply tattooed. So when i see someone announcing a Maconde bust with a plain face i immediately doubt it is genuine. I might be wrong but ... Also that know of, they are known to basically work black wood, not ivory... but again. . Attached Images

14th September 2019, 05:18 PM	#2
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,911	Well, near Dar es Salaam there is a Makonde ethnic village where they have on sale exactly this type of sculptures... among about 1895.3 other types. So, I guess they are, at least nowdays, producing a whole range of artwork for all tastes. Once I get home, I will take some photos of my statue and send them to you. Meanwhile... this was my best guess!