OUR COLLECTION — AFRICA — TANZANIA 267. LARGE SKELETON HOLY FAMILY
This tall Holy Family was hand-carved from rare ebony in Tanzania. The elongated figures are done in the “skeleton” style. The piece was carved by the Makonde tribe. The tallest figure in the family group measures 12.5 inches tall.
The Holy Family is flanked by two giraffes hand-carved by Kenyan artisans in Nairobi. The giraffes, also done in the elongated skeleton style, are carved from jacaranda wood. The artisans added a stylized hand-painted polka-dot design using acrylic paint. The giraffes measure 18.5 inches tall.
The Holy Family is flanked by two giraffes hand-carved by Kenyan artisans in Nairobi. The giraffes, also done in the elongated skeleton style, are carved from jacaranda wood. The artisans added a stylized hand-painted polka-dot design using acrylic paint. The giraffes measure 18.5 inches tall.