The Tongwe male figure stands upright,arms by its side, on a small three legged stool. Figures depicted standing on a stool, like this example, are regarded as symbols of power and importance in various cultures throughtout Tanzania. Carved from a heavy wood, the figure exhibits a darks and glossy patina, worn in parts where it has been traditionally carried and handled.
Ex Private Collection, Bryan Reeves
Estimated Period: Mid-20th Century
Height: 60 cm
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