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swahili [noun]

Sanama ya shaba

Maana (Definition)

A sculpted artistic figure or monument cast in copper alloy metal.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

bronze statue / carved metal icon

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

statue ya shaba

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic sanam via Swahili Art
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Sanama ya shaba ya mshairi ilisimamishwa katikati ya mji."

Translation: A bronze statue of the poet was erected in the town center.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
sanamuKitoEka shaba
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