Lomwe figure “Malawi

$ 250.00

Ancestors Figure lomwe ethnic group Malawi

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Description

Lomwe Ancestor Statue

Lomwe” ethnic group, the fourth largest tribes in Malawi moved into Malawi in the 1930’s due to tribal wars in Mozambique.

  • Tribe : Lomwe
  • Country: Malawi
  • Location: Blantyre, Machinga, Mulanje, Phalombe, Thyolo, and Zomba districts.
  • Height : 33x10cm
  • Material : Wood
  • Estimates age : Early 20th Century
  • Provenance: Private Collection

Additional information

Weight 1.5 kg
Dimensions 33 × 10 cm

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Lomwe figure "Malawi

$ 250.00