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What is Makonde art? How did you end up devoting your life to it?Few have heard of Makonde,but people may look at it with new eyes once they realize that even Picasso drew inspiration from it.The wood carvings are traditional art works from Tanzania.The name "Makonde" refers to the Makonde ethnic group.While it is famed in East Africa,it has also greatly influenced international modern art.European artists discovered Makonde art in the 19th century,and saw it as a new art language.Cubism was created and inspired by Makonde art.I started working in Africa in the early 1970s and became obsessed with the sculptures.Each work is unparalleled.There are no two ones the same,and it's impossible to copy.Makonde art is the cream of African art.