tabwa 01 statue
the Tabwa female figure was worshiped during butwa rituals a multiethnic society of prophesy prevalent a century ago in the border area between Zambia and DRC. the bent knees, the emphasized genitalia and the positioning of the hands and naval all intended to create a vision of cosmic balance and social harmony.
Size
62x19x18
Media
wood
Location
Zambia,Democratic Republic of Congo
Culture Group
tabwa
Indigenous Name
butwa
Scientific Date
1925