Fertility Doll - Namji People - Cameroon - SOLD

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THE YOUNG NAMJI WOMEN OF NORTHERN CAMEROON USE DOLLS TO ENSURE FERTILITY, PREVENT MORNING SICKNESS, AND PROVIDE FOR EASY CHILDBIRTH. THEY CAN BE CARRIED ON THE PERSON, KEPT WITHIN THE HOME OR IN A SHRINE. THE DOLLS ARE CAREFULLY CARVED HARD WOOD WITH EXAGGERATED ANGLES IN THE ARMS & LEGS. DECORATION INCLUDES; BEADS, FIBER, SHELLS, LEATHER AND METAL. GENERALLY THEY REPRESENT A FEMALE; HOWEVER, SOMETIMES THEY REPRESENT COUPLES. THE NAMJI DOLLS ARE AMONG SOME OF THE FINEST DOLLS IN AFRICA.

10"H x 5"W x 2.5"D
SOLD