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Classic Zaramo Doll Ex Zabel Collection

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This is a very fine old carved wooden "Mwana Hiti" or Fertility doll from Tanzania, Africa. Mwana hiti, meaning Â child of wood is used in initiation ceremonies of the Kwere, Zaramo, Luguru, and Gogo people of Tanzania. During the initiation process, the wooden figure is given to the female initiate by a maternal uncle. The ceremony educates the initiate on the ideal qualities of womanhood: hard work, generosity, prudence, and a nurturing disposition. In addition to this, she also receives sex education, instruction on how to please her husband, and ways to stay connected to her family. Following the conclusion of the ceremony, the initiates carry the figures around their necks and are expected to take great care of the figure to ensure and protect their own fertility. The doll measures 6.5 inches tall, 7.75 inches tall on custom display stand. Provenance: Karl and Wilma Zabel collection, New York, 1997, also a private New Jersey collection since.

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Good, well handled

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Classic Zaramo Doll Ex Zabel Collection

Name: Classic Zaramo Doll Ex Zabel Collection
SKU: 177511883
Price: 190 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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