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Three handcrafted African dolls, made of wood with metal beads, in good condition, with no original packaging, heights 37 cm, 25 cm and 22 cm, reflecting Sub-Saharan/South African origins and cultural influences such as Ndebele or Zulu styles, and dating to mid‑20th century as folk art or souvenirs.
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handcrafted dolls of African origin, probably originating from the Sub-Saharan region or South Africa.
In particular:
The doll on the left features colorful beads and small metallic pendants that recall the style of fertility or protective dolls, common in various cultures (such as those of the Ndebele or Zulu peoples, although the details may vary).
The doll in the center looks more modern or colonial, wearing fabric clothes that appear to depict a male figure in trousers and a shirt, a type of craft often made for the tourist market or as a local social representation between the 19th and 20th centuries.
The doll on the right features a body wrapped in thread or striped fabric, typical of certain traditions from South Africa or the Great Lakes region.
Often these dolls are not just toys, but they can have ritual meanings tied to fertility, the transition to adulthood, or the protection of the home. However, the mixed style and the use of fabrics suggest that they may be folk art objects or 'souvenirs' from the mid-century.
The largest one measures 37 cm.
One is 25 cm. And one is 22 cm.
handcrafted dolls of African origin, probably originating from the Sub-Saharan region or South Africa.
In particular:
The doll on the left features colorful beads and small metallic pendants that recall the style of fertility or protective dolls, common in various cultures (such as those of the Ndebele or Zulu peoples, although the details may vary).
The doll in the center looks more modern or colonial, wearing fabric clothes that appear to depict a male figure in trousers and a shirt, a type of craft often made for the tourist market or as a local social representation between the 19th and 20th centuries.
The doll on the right features a body wrapped in thread or striped fabric, typical of certain traditions from South Africa or the Great Lakes region.
Often these dolls are not just toys, but they can have ritual meanings tied to fertility, the transition to adulthood, or the protection of the home. However, the mixed style and the use of fabrics suggest that they may be folk art objects or 'souvenirs' from the mid-century.
The largest one measures 37 cm.
One is 25 cm. And one is 22 cm.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
African
Condition
Good
Packaging
Without original box
Material
wood, tin beads
Height
37 cm
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