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…
Tabwa figure allegedly represent ancestors , this tabwa figure were carved as prestige object and their role was assert the chief’s authority . Material : Wood Dimention : 33cm Height : 0,5 kg Provenance : Private Collection Estimated age : 20th Century