{"product_id":"zigua-fetish-figure-tanga-tanzania-156844","title":"Zigua Fetish Figure Tanga Tanzania","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZigua (Zigula), Tanga Region, Tanzania\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRitual \/ Fetish Figure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAn evocative carved wooden figure attributed to the Zigua (Zigula) people of northeastern Tanzania, likely from the Tanga region. The figure is carved in a strongly frontal, simplified style, with an oversized rounded head, large pierced eye openings, a compact torso, elongated arms and legs, and an expressive, highly stylized face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe figure is particularly notable for its multiple strands of small beads or cord-wrapped ornament encircling the neck and waist. A small area of red material remains visible at the abdomen, possibly representing retained ritual or medicinal material. The dark, heavily worn surface, accumulated patina, and evidence of handling further contribute to its strong ritual character.\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\"\u003eThis is a particularly appealing example for the collector of East African tribal and ritual art, with an excellent aged surface and an unusually direct, almost archaic sculptural presence.\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): 15.25 \u003cbr\u003eWidth (In): 6.0\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In): 6.0\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003e156844\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 156000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51929842647335,"sku":"156844","price":420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_8552_a0fdbbab-2455-4e4e-8157-f077cc5ef946.jpg?v=1787752960","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/zigua-fetish-figure-tanga-tanzania-156844","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}