This statue was created in the style of the Nyamwezi people of Tanzania. The statue depicts a standing male and female figure carved standing back to back. It measures 30.5 inches tall and weighs 22 pounds. There is some imperfections including cracking, scuffing and wear and tear throughout – please inspect photos.
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Nyamwezi Male & Female Janus Figure 30.5″ – Tanzania – African Tribal Art
Original price was: $225.00.$112.50Current price is: $112.50.
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| Type of Object | Figure, statue |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Tanzania |
| Ethnicity | Nyamwezi |
| Material | Wood and pigment |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height | 30.5" |
| Width | 6.5” |
| Depth | 11" |
| Weight | 22 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Some cracking, scrapes and scuffs. |
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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