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Fine Traditional Doll. Nyamwezi, Tanzania
$1,582.86
£1,150
€1,345.48
CA$2,163.31
A$2,354.94
CHF 1,250
MX$28,334.96
NOK 15,839.22
SEK 14,513.20
DKK 10,047.96
About the Item
The body consisting of a gourd in a beautiful form and decorated with a simple contrasting band of old glass beads of white, red and blue.
A piece with a wonderful form that was traditionally used as a doll by the Nyamwezi culture, Tanzania.
Estimated Period: Mid-20th Century
- Dimensions:Height: 10.63 in (27 cm)Width: 3.94 in (10 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
- Style:Tribal (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Mid-20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8736243412262
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