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An African Wooden Tree of Life Guruma, Tanzania

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An African Wooden Tree of Life Guruma, Tanzania
<B>An African Wooden Tree of Life<BR></B></I>Guruma, Makonde, Tanzania<BR>Twentieth Century<BR>Carved of Ebony the top figure is of a woman and the other figures, members of the family, the artist is trying to express feelings of the mother who is not satisfied by the growth of the family. A child is emerging frim the ears and one resting on the head, this means she wants to listen to more children. Guruma is among the best-known Makonde artists. His work has been exhibited in many museums. He is from southern Tanzania<BR>Unmarked<BR>67 inches high x 8 inches wide<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Requires 3rd Party Shipping (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)