In spite of its patina, we do not believe that this elegant figure shows signs of tribal use.
The name Nyamwezi means "people from the moon" in Swahili. It is usually taken to be a reference to their homeland in northwest central Tanzania, given to them by the people from the coastal regions of the country. Thei elongated and often quite elegant little statues figures may be partially or completely wrapped with leather bands or cloth.
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