Namji african fertility doll hand carved wood w/ beads

Description

This is a beautifully carved doll made by the Namji tribe in Cameroon. The Namji people inhabit the West of North Cameroon. Namji Dolls have been used as good luck charms in ritual practices, like amulets, and have been treasured as family heirlooms. Namji Dolls are striking to look at and have an interesting history. The Namji doll helped prepare the young Namji woman for her role as a mother in her future life. They were also kept by older women to promote fertility. Because of their authenticity and cultural heritage, Namji dolls are considered among the finest and most beautiful dolls in Africa.  Namji Dolls are carved from African Rosewood, a legume tree native to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Gabon, and Equatorial Namji dolls are adorned with glass bead necklaces, cowrie shells, metal strips, and fiber; stands on a wood base and this deco say the status of the person in society. The doll is 10 inches tall and 4 inches wide.
Note; Photos are exact
representation
of the item, some of the cowries is broken during
transportation
but the doll is in and excellent condition.  We sale in bulk with a bulk pricing and have a special pricing to ship with DHL express if you want your item sooner!!!!