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Mummy Wrapped Zigua Figure 12″ – Tanzania – African Art

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We believe this statue was carved in the style of the Zigua people of Tanzania. The figure is wrapped in fabric that was covered in organic material. It measures 11 inches tall, 12 inches including custom base, and weighs 1 pound. There is wear and tear throughout – please inspect photos carefully.

Type of Object

Figure, statue

Country of Origin

Tanzania

Ethnicity

Zigua

Material

Wood, pigment and encrusted fabric

Approximate Age

Unknown

Height (Inches)

11" figure, 12" including base

Width (Inches)

2.5”

Depth (Inches)

2"

Weight (Pounds)

1 lb

Overall Condition

Some imperfections and wear and tear throughout. See photos

Tribe Information

About the Zigua People

The Zigua people are located in the North-Eastern Region of Tanzania. Their artistic tradition is more realistic than that of the other tribes living in that part of Tanzania. The Zigua are known to craft clay  figures and containers and large wooden figures (usually with splayed legs and weathered patina). The figures are typically used for initiations and sometimes represent ancestors or spirits.

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