{"product_id":"ujamaa-lamp-with-rectangle-kuba-lampshade","title":"Ujamaa Lamp with Rectangle Kuba Lampshade","description":"\u003cp\u003eUjamaa Tree of Life lamp base hand carved in Tanzania by Pius.  This is a definitely a collector’s item. 100% Tanzanian Mahogany wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMakonde art is an indigenous art form of the Makonde people, an ethnic tribe residing in southeast Tanzania and northern Mozambique. Their ancient tradition of creating intricate carvings is believed to predate the 1700s.  Makonde art has become an important part of contemporary African Art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of the most famous types of Makonde Sculpture is the “Ujamaa” Family Tree of Life Sculpture which originated back to the 1950’s. The family tree is known as Ujamaa which is the 4th principle of kwanzaa and means togetherness and family in Kiswahili.  The Tree of Life sculpture depict several interlocking human figures, as a symbol of unity and continuity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Ujamaa art represents the extended African family living and working together to achieve a common goal which is nurturing and caring for the family. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePRODUCT INFORMATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUjamaa Lamp measures 36\" L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMudcloth shade is lined. We have a wide selection of shades in Kuba Textile and Mudcloth.  We can even make the shades in your choice of material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luangisa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52665272631589,"sku":"HD-LI-0012","price":101579.27,"currency_code":"UAH","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/5518\/5701\/files\/Ujamaa-Lamp-with-Rectangle-Kuba-Lampshade-02-Bedroom-Scene.jpg?v=1782727602","url":"https:\/\/sage-sheets.myshopify.com\/products\/ujamaa-lamp-with-rectangle-kuba-lampshade","provider":"Sage \u0026 Sheets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}