Zemanek-Münster

Standing male figure ·  Tanzanie, Nyamwesi · ID: 3035097

Vendu 600 €
Provenance
Walter Hekster, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Description

wood, slightly encrusted brown patina, oval head with pointed chin and big, disc-shaped ears, min. dam., traces of insect caused damage, cracks (back), socle;
presumably part of male/female couple, depicting mythical or real ancestors. They were kept in the house of the clan leader or in small shrines, where they received sacrifices to keep them well-disposed.


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