This Madonna figure from Southern Tanzania, close to the border of Mozambique, bears a beautiful serene expression. With her head slightly tilted to the side, she stands gracefully in a counterpoise stance with her arms resting by her sides, and the movement of her long, flowing robes following the gentle twists of her posture. Besides their religious context, Madonna figures with African features, such as this example, would have been kept in private dwellings and houses, serving both as a religious symbol and offering a protective force to the household.
Estimated Period: First Half of 20th Century
Height: 78 cm (Excluding base)
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