Makonde sculpture collection
Title
Makonde sculpture collection
Date
1977
Description
The Makonde Sculpture collection includes four wooden figures carved by members of the Makonde tribe in 1977. According to the donor, the artisans carved the pieces while under the influence of hashish.
Subject
Sculpture, Makonde
Art, African--20th century
Extent
4 sculptures
Table Of Contents
- Male bust, 14 in h, 6.5 in w, 5.25 in d
- Female bust, 13.5 in h, 8.5 in w, 4.5 in d
- Ebony stained bust with beaded earrings: 7.75 in h, 3.5 in w, 3.5 in d
- Ebony stained bust. 7.5 in h, 3.5 in w, 3.25 in d
Type
Collection
Date Created
1977
Access Rights
This collection is available for viewing at D. W. Reynolds Library, Archives and Special Collections.
Medium
Wood
Provenance
The collection was donated to the College by Mala Dayananda. She purchased the four sculptures in Kano State, Nigeria in 1977.
Rights Holder
Philander Smith College
Finding Aid by
L. Stacey
Accession by
L. Stacey
Accession date
2017-05-30
Accession number
10.MAKO.2017.01
Acquisition Type
Donation
Repository
D. W. Reynolds Library, Archives and Special Collections, Philander Smith College.
Storage location
ARC STORAGE 36G
Collection
Citation
“Makonde sculpture collection,” Philander Smith University Digital Archive, accessed March 28, 2024, https://pscdigitalarchive.omeka.net/items/show/884.