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Calabash fertility doll - Nyamwesi

Nyamwezi doll, composed of two joined calabash fruits, decorated with cowries and beads.

This type of doll is usually very richly adorned with beads, jewelry, shells and iron wires.

The Nyamwezi are mostly farmers but were great traders in the past.

Ethnicity
Nyamwezi
Origin country
Tanzania
Collection area
Tanzania, Dar es Salaam
Main material
calabash
Surface appearance
used
Apparent condition
very good condition
Conservation state
in its prime
Height, cm
20
Weight, g
1491