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; stand on a wood base and this deco say the status of the person in society. The doll is 20 inches tall and 4 inches wide, and 1 inch thick. The color is lemon green beads. Note; Photos are exact representations of the item. We sell in bulk with bulk pricing.
Price: 208 USD
Location: Rockville, Maryland
End Time: 2024-10-26T19:43:51.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Provenance: collected
Time Period Manufactured: 1600-1900
Country/Region of Manufacture: Cameroon
Handmade: Yes
Culture: African
