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Zaramo hairpin, Tanzania Material: Wood.
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169
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Zaramo hairpin, Tanzania Material: Wood.
See original version (French)
Estimate €80 - €150
Voluntary lot
Description
Zaramo hairpin, Tanzania
Material: Wood.
Provenance: Former European collection.
Dimensions: H. 30 cm.
This elegant Zaramo hairpin testifies to the refinement of the body arts developed on the East African coast.
developed on the East African coast. Its long, tapering shaft is topped by a finely openwork
engraved geometric composition, dominated by a small seated female figure that gives the
gives the object its personality.
The radiating, incised triangles and lattice motifs are reminiscent of the decorative vocabulary
characteristic of the Zaramo people, where hair ornaments were as much aesthetic as social
aesthetic as well as social markers. The quality of the sculpture, the precision of the decoration and the
harmonious proportions reveal the skills of an accomplished craftsman.
The beautiful honey-brown patina, acquired through use and the passage of time, highlights the relief and emphasises
the fine craftsmanship of this delicate piece. Both an object of adornment and a miniature work of sculpture
This pin is a remarkable example of traditional Zaramo art.
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About the sale
ARTS OF AFRICA & OCEANIA: Three exceptional family collections
Auction location
Auction time
06/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
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