Nyamwezi Figure Antique African Sculpture Tanzania

A Fine Old Nyamwezi Female Figure Clothed Ancestor Statue, Articulating Arms
Antique African Art - Traditional Tribal Sculpture - Tanzania

Collected from the: Nyamwezi peoples of the north-central Tanzania, East Africa
Material: Hardwood, seed beads, cloth, wood stand
Period: Mid 20th century
Dimensions: 27.75" height, 5" width, 4.5" depth on 6" square base; weight 5.95 combined
Condition: Excellent - exquisite signs of age and wear, age cracks test stable, exposed wood bears significant patination. No indication of the standard 'rapid aging' methods so typically used on the so called tourist reproductions as in commonly found in the 'airport art' of other regions. Make special note of the serene facial expression, freely articulating arms, tribal jewelry and the gorgeous skin oil burnished patina on the exposed or unclothed midriff indicative of frequent handling - delightful presence !

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