Namji - Cameroon (No reserve price)
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Namji fertility figure from Cameroon, a wooden sculpture richly decorated with coloured glass beads and leather pouches with cowrie shells, measuring 30.5 cm high, 11.5 cm wide and 10.5 cm deep, dating to the late 20th century and in good condition.
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Namji fertility doll from Cameroon.
The Namji are an animist ethnic group. They are a mountain people who live in northern Cameroon.
Babies like these were given to young girls. They were carried on the back in a sling, like a real child. They were played with, spoken to, they were allegedly fed and cared for. All of this to ensure good fertility for the girl and to prepare the girl for her future role as mother.
These dolls were sometimes made by young men to give to their fiancées, with the aim of ensuring good fertility.
Namji dolls are known for their colorful decorations. Similarly, this wooden doll is richly decorated with colored glass beads and leather pouches (kitabs) carrying messages and cowrie shells.
The doll is individually packaged and shipped with a track and trace code.
Seller's Story
Rootz Gallery has an extensive collection of remarkable art objects from the non-Western world and a collection of modern and contemporary art. The art collection originally started with the gathering of modern and contemporary art. Due to a long-standing fascination with other cultures, it was quickly expanded to include non-Western art objects. The gallery has primarily focused on non-Western art for a long time, but has recently also refocused on modern and contemporary art.
Many pieces originate from ritual contexts and have been carefully collected over a period of 40 years. The items, often acquired during travels and coming from old collections, offer a unique insight into authentic cultures and traditions.
Translated by Google TranslateNamji fertility doll from Cameroon.
The Namji are an animist ethnic group. They are a mountain people who live in northern Cameroon.
Babies like these were given to young girls. They were carried on the back in a sling, like a real child. They were played with, spoken to, they were allegedly fed and cared for. All of this to ensure good fertility for the girl and to prepare the girl for her future role as mother.
These dolls were sometimes made by young men to give to their fiancées, with the aim of ensuring good fertility.
Namji dolls are known for their colorful decorations. Similarly, this wooden doll is richly decorated with colored glass beads and leather pouches (kitabs) carrying messages and cowrie shells.
The doll is individually packaged and shipped with a track and trace code.
Seller's Story
Rootz Gallery has an extensive collection of remarkable art objects from the non-Western world and a collection of modern and contemporary art. The art collection originally started with the gathering of modern and contemporary art. Due to a long-standing fascination with other cultures, it was quickly expanded to include non-Western art objects. The gallery has primarily focused on non-Western art for a long time, but has recently also refocused on modern and contemporary art.
Many pieces originate from ritual contexts and have been carefully collected over a period of 40 years. The items, often acquired during travels and coming from old collections, offer a unique insight into authentic cultures and traditions.
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Ethnic group/ culture
Namji
Country of Origin
Cameroon
Period
Late 20th century
Material
glass beads; cowrie shells, Leather, Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
30.5 cm
Width
11.5 cm
Depth
10.5 cm
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