{"product_id":"zigua-fetish-figure-on-custom-base-tanga-tanzania-157234","title":"Zigua Fetish Figure on Custom Base Tanga Tanzania","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZigua (Zigula), Tanga Region, Tanzania \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRitual \/ Fetish Figure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking carved wooden figure attributed to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZigua (Zigula) people of the Tanga region of northeastern Tanzania\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The figure displays the highly stylized characteristics associated with Zigua sculpture, including an oversized rounded head, prominent ears, simplified facial features, compact torso, and elongated limbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCord or fiber bindings encircle portions of the figure, adding to its distinctive ritual appearance. The dark, aged surface exhibits considerable patina, wear, and evidence of handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZigua sculptural traditions include figures associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einitiation, healing, protection, ancestral or spirit representation, and other ritual practices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The precise original function of this particular figure is unknown, so it is best described as a ritual or fetish figure rather than assigning a specific use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eZigua sculptural traditions of northeastern Tanzania include figures associated with initiation, ancestral or spirit representation, healing, protection, and divination. Comparable Zigua figures are frequently characterized by frontal human forms, large heads, cords or bindings, beads, and surfaces bearing evidence of applied ritual materials. Some documented examples are specifically described as fetish or power figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAged and heavily handled surface with expected wear, losses, cracks, abrasions, and other signs of age and use. Please examine photographs carefully for condition details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAttribution and ritual interpretation are based on stylistic characteristics and comparison with documented Zigua examples; specific original use is not known.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_1lxco_57\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_1lxco_6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_1lxco_32\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eHeight (In): 32.5\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In): 10.25\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In): 9.25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eOff base: 30.25 x 10.0 x 9.25 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric\/leather has a slight odor. There is arrested bug damage on the bottom of the legs. The base is loose from the figure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e157234\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 157000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52094898307367,"sku":"157234","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_1296_87e03d69-f44f-40d4-bcef-da3776e730d5.jpg?v=1789577977","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/zigua-fetish-figure-on-custom-base-tanga-tanzania-157234","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}