A DEMURE HOLY MARY ALTAR FIGURE, MAKONDE TRIBE OF TANZANIA ( No 4311 )

This is a demure and circumspect Virgin Mary altar piece from the Makonde people of Tanzania.  A mixture of animist and Christian beliefs.  An expressive carving style.  Made from a weighty reddish African hardwood.  In good condition with wear. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. Height 45cm  approx