Tanzania african fetish
African art from Tanzania
This exceptional Tanzanian fetish comes from the Sukuma / Zigua stylistic corpus.
It is a work of quality, probably one of the oldest statues in the art of Tanzania.
The ritual function of this statue / fetish is related to the worship of the ancestors during funeral rites.
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Data sheet
- Size
- 33 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood, accessories
- Country
- Condition
- Excellent
African art from Tanzania
This exceptional Tanzanian fetish comes from the Sukuma / Zigua stylistic corpus.
It is a work of quality, probably one of the oldest statues in the art of Tanzania.
The ritual function of this statue / fetish is related to the worship of the ancestors during funeral rites.