Makonde african woodcut southeast Tanzania and northern Mozambique
The art of the Makonde must be subdivided into different areas. The Makonde traditionally carve household The Makonde are an ethnic group in southeast Tanzania and northern Mozambique. The Makonde developed their culture on the Mueda Plateau in Mozambique. objects, figures and masks. Since the 1950s years the so called Modern Makonde Art develops. An essential step was the turning to abstract figures, mostly spirits (Shetani) that play a special roll. Makonde are also part of the important contemporary artists of Africa today. An outstanding position takes George Lilanga. ethnography ethnographic ethnographer ethnology statuary statue statues sculpture sculptures painting paint folklore art artwork art artistic artistry arts artwork create collector gatherer compilercreative creativity culture figure aditional fortune, telling future occult religion fantasy imagination illusion composition category broad concepts ideas format theme setting concepts concept beautifull spirit free coloured colored colors colours ethnic icon collectable curse spell occult psychic character ritual ethnicity crafts carving collectable crafts sentimental sentiments craftsmanship ethnic icon object still life tribal book magic, mystery authentic, ethnicity museum gallery galery collection collect display creat creator author artist visitor civilisation civilization priceless craft handicraft value valuable invest investment future trade commerce commercial crime theft burglary burglar desire insure insurance international travel tourism tourist country sensual sensuality sightseening hidden identity voodoo destination lifestyle holiday vacation emotional emotions national devil worship pagan composition produce concept concepts idea theme setting activity beautifull spirit free live style active colour technique color still paint magic magically practise sorcery witch witchcraft spell incantation spell, charm abracadabra magic formula incantation wish evil bad, ma
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Photo credit: © Peter Horree / Alamy / Afripics
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