A representation of a pregnant woman, probably from the Sukuma people in Tanzania, as it is closely related to pieces from the nearby Nyamwezi and Zigua peoples.
It represents reverence and strength, and the pregnant woman is a prevalent theme in Sukuma art with its hands placed delicately on her belly. The figures are also believed to commemorate ancestors.
Height: 22 ¼" x Width: 7 ½" x Depth: 5 ¼".
It is 22 ½" tall on its 8" x 6" customized metal base.
Momie figures relate to the neighboring Nyamwezi and Zigwa pieces.
