Mwana Hiti figure – Wood – Zaramo / Kwere – Tanzania

Description

‘Mwana hiti’ means ‘a child of wood’.
In the first, these little figures are important for the initiation of girls.
With the dolls, the girls learn the role of adult women.
The wooden doll is in good condition with traces of tribal use and a wonderful patina of age.

Provenance: former private collection from Germany.

Object

Mwana Hiti figure

Ethnic group:

Zaramo / Kwere

Country:

Tanzania

Material:

Wood

Estimated period:

Mid 20th century

Sold with stand:

No

Dimensions:

12x5x4 cm

Weight:

40 gram

Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $70.00

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Mwana Hiti figure – Wood – Zaramo / Kwere – Tanzania

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