Description: Here's a cool piece of African art, hand-carved 'family tree' on what is likely sapwood. This is a solid, heavy piece of sculpture, carved very nicely and intricately. Measures a bit over 7 inches and is sturdy, the sculpture itself is over 2 pounds heavy with a two tone appearance. A longer story of the origination of the 'tree' can be read further below. Lots of pictures to best represent the condition and measurements. Thanks for looking! Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Check out other unique items at our store! Unique Goods Marketplace | eBay Stores From UniqueGoods48: Please look at the pictures and message with any questions, BEFORE purchasing. Many times you as the buyer are the expert and know more about the item than we do…please ask as many questions as you want, we want to ensure you get what you are expecting. This is why we provide so many pictures and are willing to provide more if need arises. All items are stored in and bought from a smoke-free home! All items will be shipped the next business day. We will happily combine orders if purchased at the same time, so be sure to check out our other listings! New items are listed on a regular basis. Please know that we believe in recycling and re-use boxes and materials, but we pack to the highest standards so that items will not break. More valuable items will generally be shipped USPS Priority Mail to help ensure safe delivery. We try our best to describe things accurately and honestly, but we are human. Please feel free to ask questions, as it can help ensure that you are getting what you expect. If an issue arises with a purchase, please give us the opportunity to rectify the situation BEFORE leaving negative or neutral feedback. Thank you and happy shopping! The story of the style: The sculptural form popularly known as ‘Tree of Life’ is called Ujamaa, and is attributed to Roberto Yacobo Sangwani, an artist associated with Peera’s workshop, whose first creation was one which depicted a group of wrestlers carrying a champion on their shoulders. As other sculptors adopted the theme, it became a genre that spoke of solidarity, mutual support, and most importantly, relationship. Ujamaa are generally tall sculptures in the round that tell stories about the interrelations of family, tribal communities and larger social entities. Its intertwined figures symbolize connectedness and mutual assistance from generation to generation, with each built upon the one preceding. It might be seen as an African depiction of a family tree, often headed by a female figure, reflecting the matrilineal structure of Makonde society. Sculptors can spend a year or more carving such intricate figures and the statues can stand up to two meters high, utilizing the complete trunk of an mpingo tree. In the 1960s and ‘70s, the Tanzanian President Nyerere’s Ujamaa Party adopted the art form as a national symbol of political unity.
Price: 34.99 USD
Location: Blue Springs, Missouri
End Time: 2024-12-25T21:23:04.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
Country/Region of Manufacture: Tanzania, United Republic of
Handmade: Yes
Culture: African
