Guerrero (Pareja)
Masái · Tanzania
Reference: PARYF-1
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- Height
- 176 cm
- Material
- Ebony.
Great figure of a character carrying a machete on his waist, which makes him think that he is a warrior, since the people Masái has been…
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Full original description
Great figure of a character carrying a machete on his waist, which makes him think that he is a warrior, since the people Masái has been a village of warriors and cattle ranchers, since Masái dedicated to grazing carry a long stick instead of a machete. The Masái They are usually very elegant in dress, and even though it is a totally black statue you can see the drawings that appear in the kind of tunic that carries to wear. The deformation of the ear pavilion, the custom of both men and women, with the belief that it embellishes their faces and that they often adorn with numerous beads, is very clear. This statue is part of a couple. It wears a curious and careful hairstyle that falls to the sides and back of the head.
Further technical information
- Width
- 28 cm
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX.
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Tanzania. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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