Ancestor Figure – Wood – Nyamwezi – Tanzania

Large standing Nyamwezi ancestor figure from Tanzania. Great stylistic figure in it`s abstract forms.  Good condition with a wonderful patina of age.

he name Nyamwezi means “people from the moon” in Swahili. It is usually taken to be a reference to their homeland in northwest central Tanzania, given to them by the people from the coastal regions of the country. Their elongated and often quite elegant figures may be partially or completely wrapped with leather bands or cloth.

Provenance: Manfred Schäfer collection, ex- gallery owner from Ulm, Germany. Including custom made stand.