Nyamwezi Figural Comb | Mwana Hiti | Tanzania | African offers Art 141561

PRODUCT DETAILS

+ Type of Object - Comb
+ Country of Origin - Tanzania
+ People - Nyamwezi
+ Materials - Wood
+ Height (in) - 9
+ Width (in) - 3
+ Overall Condition - Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.   Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use.  We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings.  Please look carefully at the offers pictures which may also reveal condition and damage.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Additional Information: The Nyamwezi people, also called the Wanyamwezi, live in the East African country of Tanzania. Their home area is called Unyamwezi, "the place of the Wanyamwezi." Over the years Nyamwezi culture has both influenced and been influenced by the cultures of neighboring African societies as well as the national Tanzanian culture. Islam and Christianity have also had a great impact on modern Nyamwezi customs.



SKU: 141561