Bidspirit auction | Makonde Couple Sculpture, Tanzania/Mozambique, mid-20th

Makonde Couple Sculpture, Tanzania/Mozambique, mid-20th century - Charming hand-carved Makonde sculpture depicting a seated couple in a close embrace, their faces rendered with large almond eyes and expressive features typical of Makonde portrait carving traditions of East Africa. The man’s arm gently wraps around the woman’s shoulder as she holds a small vessel, symbolizing domestic unity and shared life. Carved from a single piece of softwood with natural warm patina and subtle surface variation. 9 in. H, 5 in. W, 4 in. D. Condition: Light wear and minor age cracks consistent with age; small loss to rim of vessel in woman’s hand.