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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Child Figure (mwana)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Child Figure (mwana)

Artist Tsonga Artist
Datelate 20th century
Made/manufacturedAfrica
MediumCloth, glass beads, buttons, metal beads, wood
Dimensions5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Norma Canelas Roth and William D. Roth
Object number2006.45.7
Collections
DescriptionThis appears to be a modern version of a Tsonga doll. Donor notes state that it belonged to a healer or nsangoma and was for fertility, healing and used in engagement ceremonies for young women.
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