Small figure
Tanzania, Pare
sold
EUR 80
Size
H: 23,5 cm
H: 9.3 inch
Description
light brown wood, blotched brown patina, block-like contour, the arms worked close to the body, round head with simplified facial features and large ears, min. dam., cracks, traces of abrasion, metal base;
only few figures of the Pare are known, partially they are dressed, partially they are worked as receptacles. They served diviners, healers and sorcerers with their practices.