Nyamwezi figure
Nyamwezi African Art
The Nyamwezi, people of the west, occupy an important territory of Tanzania, the Unyamwezi. The art of the Nyamwezi people is one of the richest in this region, and the stylistic diversity of this art is considerable.
This authentic and exceptional Nyamwezi statue could be a funerary statue, representing an important ancestor.
It is certainly one of the most beautiful and oldest statues of Nyamwezi art.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection France
- Stand
- Included
- Condition
- Excellent
Nyamwezi African Art
The Nyamwezi, people of the west, occupy an important territory of Tanzania, the Unyamwezi. The art of the Nyamwezi people is one of the richest in this region, and the stylistic diversity of this art is considerable.
This authentic and exceptional Nyamwezi statue could be a funerary statue, representing an important ancestor.
It is certainly one of the most beautiful and oldest statues of Nyamwezi art.