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€ 80,00
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‘Mwana hiti’ means ‘a child of wood’.
In the first, these little figures are important for the initiation of girls.
With the dolls, the girls learn the role of adult women.
The wooden doll is in good condition with traces of tribal use and a wonderful patina of age.
| Object | Mwana Hiti figure |
| Ethnic group: | Zaramo / Kwere |
| Country: | Tanzania |
| Material: | Wood |
| Estimated period: | Mid 20th century |
| Sold with stand: | No |
| Dimensions: | 9x3x3 cm |
| Weight: | 30 gram |
| Condition: | Good condition, used with some signs of wear |
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