Vintage Makonde “Ujamaa” Tree of Life wood carving, likely made of ebony. Origin: Created by the Makonde people from Tanzania or northern Mozambique. Symbolism: Known as a “Tree of Life” or “Ujamaa” sculpture, it depicts the extended African family, with figures supporting each other to represent community. Hand-carved from a single block of dense, dark ebony wood. This measures: 12.5 inches tall x 4.5 inches wide x 4 inches deep and weighs 2 pounds 13 oz. This is a high-quality unique piece that includes a couple of containers that people are carrying. On the very top are carved some designs that you often see on carved African tables often from Nigeria. I t’s in very good original condition. There is one area on the inside towards the top that shows slight damage, but that damage looks to be part of the original wood. Please view photos for more details.