{"product_id":"aa04313","title":"Nyamwezi Tribe Wooden Figures ~37.4\" Tall (New 2026)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H:37.4\" W:1.2\" L:2.0\" Weight: 1.8 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eNyamwezi Tribe Wooden Figures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003e – These elongated wooden figures are created by the Nyamwezi people of central Tanzania. Carved in a highly abstract and minimalist style, the sculptures emphasize tall linear forms, small stylized heads and simplified anatomy characteristic of certain mid 20th century Tanzanian carving traditions. These figures represent ancestral beings, spiritual presences, or idealized human forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eAbout the Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eNyamwezi people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Tanzania, traditionally inhabiting the central-western regions around Tabora. Their name is commonly translated as “people of the moon” or “people of the west.” Historically, the Nyamwezi became well known during the 19th century as skilled traders, porters and caravan organizers who played an important role in East African trade networks linking the interior with the Swahili coast. Nyamwezi artistic traditions include wood carving, dance, music and ceremonial performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"African Angel Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57363375685792,"sku":"AA04313","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/0829\/1232\/files\/AA04313.jpg?v=1779869834","url":"https:\/\/www.africanangelart.com\/products\/aa04313","provider":"African Angel Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}