{"product_id":"lampadaire-makonde","title":"Makonde floor lamp in carved wood. C1950","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarge Makonde floor lamp in carved wood, made in East Africa during the 1950's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exceptionally stem brings together a multitude of figures carved in the round and in high relief. Seated figures, musicians, carriers and family groups overlap and intertwine in a particularly dense composition. At the top, a prominent carved head forms the transition to the light source, while the broad circular base extends the narrative through an array of figures and scenes worked in bas-relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition belongs to the tradition of Ujamaa sculptures, also known as “Trees of Life”, developed by Makonde carvers in Tanzania and Mozambique. Their vertical accumulation of figures evokes the extended family, communal solidarity and continuity between generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn good overall condition. The wood displays a richly nuanced dark brown patina, accentuating the modelling of the bodies and the depth of the carving. Some irregularities, marks and signs of use remain visible, consistent with the piece’s age and handcrafted nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe electrical system has been completely renewed by a qualified electrician. Recent cylindrical lampshade in an off-white textile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTotal height: 173 cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight of the stem: 153 cm\u003cbr\u003eDiameter of the stem: 8 cm\u003cbr\u003eBase diameter: 30 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OVNI Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54898446172501,"sku":null,"price":1600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8029\/5509\/files\/DSCF6457.jpg?v=1788956806","url":"https:\/\/ovnihome.com\/products\/lampadaire-makonde","provider":"OVNI Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}