Zaramo or Kwere Snuff Bottle, Tanzania

Carved wooden snuff container with an overall conical shape. Tanzanian and possibly Zaramo or Kwere in origin. Incised geometric decoration on top knob of cap. Knotted fiber lanyard connecting the cap

wood, leather, dark brown patina, lid in shape of "mwana hiti" head, fixed to the container by cord, min. dam., slight traces of usage H: 12,5 cm, H: 4,9 inch Provenance: Marc Leo Felix, Brussels, Bel

Description Français: TANZANIE / TANZANIA Bouchon de calebasse Kwere Zaramo, République unie de Tanzanie Bois à patine brune, perles de rocaille Hauteur : 7,5cm / 3" Un socle de pr&#23

This is a very fine old carved wooden "Mwana Hiti" or Fertility doll from Tanzania, Africa. (mwana hiti, meaning “child of wood") is used in initiation ceremonies of the Kwere, Zaramo, Luguru, and G

This is a very fine old carved wooden "Mwana Hiti" or Fertility doll from Tanzania, Africa. (mwana hiti, meaning “child of wood") is used in initiation ceremonies of the Kwere, Zaramo, Luguru, and

This is a very fine old carved wooden "Mwana Hiti" or Fertility doll from Tanzania, Africa. (mwana hiti, meaning “child of wood") is used in initiation ceremonies of the Kwere, Zaramo, Luguru, and

This is a very fine old carved wooden \"Mwana Hiti\" or Fertility doll from Tanzania, Africa. (mwana hiti, meaning “child of wood\") is used in initiation ceremonies of the Kwere, Zaramo, Luguru,

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