This Nyamwezi style doll features a seated figure with colorful beaded jewelry and long hair made from twisted rope. The statue measures 17 inches tall and comes with a custom stand for easy display. There is some cracking, scuffing and wear and tear. Beads are coming loose. Please inspect photos carefully.
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Nyamwezi Doll Figure with Stand 17″ – Tanzania – African Art
Original price was: $175.00.$87.50Current price is: $87.50.
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| Type of Object | Figure, statue |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Tanzania |
| Ethnicity | Nyamwezi |
| Material | Wood, pigment, rope, string, beads |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 17" figure, 18.5" on stand |
| Width (Inches) | 3" |
| Depth (Inches) | 3" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 2 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Beads coming loose. Some cracking, scuffing and wear and tear. |
Tribe Information
About the Nyamwezi People
“The 500,000 Nyamwezi people, whose name means either “Men of the West’ or ‘Men of the Moon’, are the largest ethnic group living in Tanzania. Socially, they are organized into villages which correspond to small chiefdoms and each chief is responsible for the material wealth of the village, while the spiritual welfare is governed by the village sorcerer. The cult of ancestors, which protects each family, plays an important role in the religious life of Nyamwezi people.”
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