Canne surmontée d'une maternité, probalement Tsonga, Afrique du Sud

Le personnage féminin, arborant la coiffe traditionnelle en mitre des femmes mariées Zulu, les hanches ceintes d'une jupe, est représenté debout, portant son enfant dans le dos. Nu, celui-ci s'agrippe à la poitrine conique, les jambes enserrant l'abdomen de sa mère. Elle se distingue par la belle dynamique créée sur le buste étiré par l'alternance des membres de l'enfant et des bras de la mère. Belle patine d'usage, rehaussée de brun sur la jupe et la coiffe.

Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture.
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