Makonde Statue of Female (detail of dress), Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, Africa. The Makonde are a tribe living on the borders between Tanzania and Moza

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Makonde Statue of Female (detail of dress), Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, Africa. The Makonde are a tribe living on the borders between Tanzania and Mozambique. They are famous for their carvings which are very detailed, often abstract and very beautiful. Prestige is often given in African societies to young warriors. This young woman is next to a vigorous African warrior.

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Size: 3560px × 5360px
Location: Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, Africa
Photo credit: © Grazyna Bonati / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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