8182 Nyamwezi Rain Divination Male Statue. Tanzania. Africa.
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:45216028 | Maker: Wanyamwezi Artist |
| Original/Reproduction: Original | Material: Wood |
| Color: Dark Wood Tone |
Item #8182: Wanyamwezi Rain Divination Male Statue. Tanzania. Africa
Material: Ebony Wood. Beads
Condition: Excellent .
Carved mid 20th century.
Color: Black shiny patina
Dimensions:
Male:
Height = 61.00"
Torso = 1.50"
Base = 1.25"
Country of Origin: Tanzania
Tribe: ...Wanyamwezi
Location: Central Region
Tradition: Before planting seasons, Spiritual Diviners who are also tribal and religious leaders perform Rain Ceremonies in which the spirit of the rain is represented by very thin ebony statues with elongated limbs. These consecrated statues are kept in shrines by the diviners. Price: $266.00
Freight and Handling: $0.00
Material: Ebony Wood. Beads
Condition: Excellent .
Carved mid 20th century.
Color: Black shiny patina
Dimensions:
Male:
Height = 61.00"
Torso = 1.50"
Base = 1.25"
Country of Origin: Tanzania
Tribe: ...Wanyamwezi
Location: Central Region
Tradition: Before planting seasons, Spiritual Diviners who are also tribal and religious leaders perform Rain Ceremonies in which the spirit of the rain is represented by very thin ebony statues with elongated limbs. These consecrated statues are kept in shrines by the diviners. Price: $266.00
Freight and Handling: $0.00
