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The Ngbandi originated in the Ubangi region .The Ngbandi make numerous objects, the vast majority related to the hunt or witchcraft .
these figure represent ancestors.
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 29 cm |
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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…
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