> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/makonde · updated 2026-11-02

# Makonde

## What is Makonde’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for Makonde at 4 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $396 including buyer’s premium (middle half $135–$960, n=11). The auction record is $1,506 for Makonde (Mozambique), Folding Chair with Finely Carved Finial Portraits (2025, Russell Kaplan Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makonde (Mozambique), Folding Chair with Finely Carved Finial Portraits | — | $1,506 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Fertility figure, 20th century | Fertility figure | $1,280 | Wright | Apr 2026 |
| 3 | Fertility figure | Carved wood | $1,280 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | Lipiko mask, 2007 | Mask | $875 | Wright | Feb 2021 |
| 5 | Maternity figure | Carved wood | $640 | Wright | Aug 2026 |
| 6 | Body mask | Carved wood, beads | $396 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Body mask, 20th century | Mask | $396 | Wright | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Lipiko mask, 2007 | Mask | $313 | Rago Arts | Jul 2021 |
| 9 | Helmet mask | Carved wood, hair | $256 | Wright | Aug 2026 |
| 10 | carved horn | Carving | $163 | Wright | Aug 2019 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 13 | $313 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $640 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $256 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Makonde is an artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $313.

A work by Makonde sold in 2026 for $640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Makonde work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Makonde work is $313.

The median Makonde sculpture sells for $396 across 5 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $396 | $1,280 | 83.3% | 2026-08-11 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $1,280 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $640 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Makonde worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Makonde work is $313. The median Makonde sculpture sells for $396 across 5 lots.

### What is Makonde's auction record?

Makonde's auction record is $1,280, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Makonde auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/makonde (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.