Tanzania: Makonde Art Under Big Threat

Dar es Salaam — The future of local Makonde carvers and dealers is bleak due to a sharp decline in business, occasioned mainly by government restrictions to take the artworks out of the country.

Tanzania shares with Mozambique, the popularity of Makonde carvings, which have earned worldwide popularity. They are fancied by many tourists from many countries, who include them in their shopping lists.

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