The Sukuma are located within the Northern part of Tanzania. Sukuma carvers are associated with large, rough-looking, standing figures and m which were used by musicians and dancers during ceremonies in the dry season, following the harvest. These figurines used to be rented by villagers for agricultural rites performed during the dry season from June to September. They were carried by dancers who attached them to their heads, moving them while dancing. The following sculpture has a brown patina and shows good age and usage.
- Material: Wood
- Age:55-70yrs
- Origin: Tanzania
- Condition: The puppet has lost one of its fingers
- SKU: CSTA-006
- Weight: 18 kg
- Dimensions: 32 x 165 x 11.5 cm