Nyamwezi carvers are famous for their figures, which are usually carved out from a heavy wood with a shiny surface. They tend to have elongated features with the eyes inset with circular white beads. Such elongated figures with distorted limbs were used in water divination ceremonies. Height : 54x17cm Material…
Tongwe and Bende figures are rare , artistic styles related to those of the Tabwa and Bembe. their figures have shortened legs , stylized incized hands . Height : 60x15cm Material : Wood Estimated age : 1940 – 1945 Provenance : Private Collections