This Nyamwezi style statue features a male figure tied and restrained with ropes. He is covered in fabric and organic matter and comes attached to a custom base for easy display. The figure measures 28.5 inches tall and weighs 11.5 pounds.
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Restrained Nyamwezi Statue 28.5″ on Base – Tanzania – African Art
Original price was: $275.00.$137.50Current price is: $137.50.
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| Type of Object | Figure, statue |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Tanzania |
| Ethnicity | Nyamwezi |
| Material | Wood, pigment, fabric, rope and organic matter |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 28.5" |
| Width (Inches) | 6.5" |
| Depth (Inches) | 7" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 11.5 lbs |
| Overall Condition | General wear and tear throughout. |
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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