Name: Nyamwezi Diviner's Medicine Gourd Tanzania
Brand: sku 153000
SKU: 153423
Price: 250.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Nyamwezi Diviner's Medicine Gourd Tanzania

Height: 7.0
Width: 4.0
Depth: 4.0

$250.00

Description

The Nyamwezi diviner's medicine gourds were used to contain medicinal contents used in divination and the community's healing rituals. The intricate carving of the container tops or stoppers elevated their significance. These gourds gained added potency as healing tools and were often adorned with string, feathers, and carved figures to represent the Nyamwezi ancestors.

Height (In) 7.0
Width (In) 4.0
Depth (In) 4.0

153423

Approximate Age: Mid 20th Century
People: Nyamwezi
Country of Origin: Tanzania

Material

Material: Gourd, Wood, Vegetal Fibers, glass beads

Condition

Damage/Repair: Embedded dirt, frayed fibers, wear to amulets. See photos for details
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.

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