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Nyamwezi

Figurative Housepost

Early to mid-20th century

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Nyamwezi

Figurative Housepost

Early to mid-20th century

Physical Qualities Wood, 82 in. (208.3 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Cristina Enriquez-Bocobo in Honor of Henry Edward Neibert
Object Number 2020.47
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 2020; Christina Enriquez Boncobo by purchase, April 2005-Present; Axis Gallery by purchase, early 2000s-April 2005; James Stephenson by collection, 1995 (?) - early 2000s
2013: "Shangaa: Art of Tanzania": Portland Art Museum and QCC Art Gallery
Gary Van Wyk. "Shangaa: Art of Tanzania." QCC Art Gallery Press, 2013. Page 34.

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