Zemanek-Münster

Grave marker

Tanzania, Zaramo
sold EUR 700
Provenance
Alfons Bermel, Berlin, Germany
Hans Reinmöller, Ratingen, Germany (1992)
Size
H: 89 cm
H: 35.0 inch

Description

light wood, remains of white paint, head piece in shape of a “mwana hiti” figure, split crested coiffure clearly recognizable, missing parts caused by weathering and insect caused damage, metal base;
these wooden posts marked the graves of important people.


Comparing literature

Felix, Marc L., Mwana Hiti, München 1990, p. 236, ill. 56

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