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Consulter la cote et le prix de Nyamwezi Male Figure Custom Stand Tanzania Africa, second half 20th ce



Description : Additional Information: An inteesting standing male figure with designs made of aluminum nails on eyebows, around the face edges  ,and in torso. ,This figure is , from the Nyamwezi (people of moon) who live in Tanzania where such figures were found. ,The , use and function of this figure are not known. Such figures were probably ,used in connection with the cult of ancestors.The dark patina is the evidence that the figure was receiving offerings and sacrifices, a practice common in many African ancestor cults. , It is known that before the invasion of Islam and Christianity traditional Nyamwezi worshiped the ancestors. Today a few groups of , Nyamwezi , become Muslim and some other Christians.The Nyamwezi are the largest ethnic group in central Tanzania where they share close ties with the neighboring Sukuma people. , According to oral traditions they settled in west central Tanzania where they presently live sometime during the 1600s. , Called “people of the moon” by their neighbors in Tanzania The Nyamwezi lived in large settlements and later in a number of kingdoms but today live in small dispersed settlements. The Nyamwezi are known for their carving that is at best not embellished, roughly executed and relatively sparsely described in the literature of East African art. They produce numerous expressive masks, elegant figures and interesting puppets. These carvings represent , nature spirits, , ancestors or prominent local people are used in various ritual ceremonies. , Recommended Reading: Marc Felix's MWANA HITI. ,I have examined the piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi, PhD. ,
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À propos du lot n° 92262
Titre : Nyamwezi Male Figure Custom Stand Tanzania Africa, PÉRIODE : second half 20th ce
Medium : Wood, aluminum rings, metal beads, stud
Dimensions : 33.5 inches H. x 10.75 inches W.
Condition report : Fair to good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Several age cracks and chips in head, body and base, large crack (split) in base
Africa Direct, Salle de vente , Denver, US It's free to register now to view!
Titre de la vente : Vintage and Contemporary African Art, Textiles, Beads and Baskets
Date de la vente : 25/08/2015 It's free to register now to view!
Référence de l'enchère : Live Sale

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