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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Taupou, post: 255596, member: 45&quot;]This distinctive style of carving is done by the Nyamwezi people, of Tanzania.&nbsp; The carvings are usually seen in pairs, and feature the elongated legs and torso, with small round white eyes.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>The concept is probably based on images associated with the Nyamwezi ancestor cult practices, but these are late 20th century, contemporary.&nbsp; They have been popular items in the decorator trade for quite a few years.&nbsp; It seems like the more recent they are, the taller and thinner they get.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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