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Ancient anthropomorphic statuette with deep patina
Tanzania, Nyamwezi people
First half of the 20th century
Monoxyle statuette representing a standing woman on short but powerful legs resting on large feet. The logilinear body has a small chest, the arms are detached from the body, slightly scarified, the hands are placed on the upper thighs, the sex is indicated by an incision.
A high cylindrical neck accommodates a large head with angular ears, almond-shaped eyes underlined by small pearls framing a small spiked nose and a small quadrangular mouth. The skull, formerly covered with a reptile skin (relic) and hollowed out at the top with a cavity containing a charge, the cheeks have subtle scarifications in the form of a cross.
Nice deep old patina
Marks of use
24.5 cm without base
Private collection
Ref: O0GBMMOV28
Condition | Good |
Ethnic group | Nyamwezi |
Style | Tribal Art (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity of Tribal Art Style) |
Period | 20th century (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity 20th century) |
Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days |
Location | 38090, Villefontaine, France |
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