Fetish figure - Bamileke - Cameroon - Large Namji doll, 41 cm (No

Large Namji fertility doll adorned with glass beads, iron and leather pendants, a necklace, bells with their clappers. The large Namji dolls represent the desired child. They are carried on the backs of women. The smaller, simpler dolls are used as toys by the girls. Created by a sculptor, these large effigies are then decorated by the women themselves. A fine ritual and everyday object, of bold yet meticulous craftsmanship. Height: 41 cm Shipping to France and the EU only.

Estimate:£3.35

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