African Namji fertility doll - Sculpture - Namji Doll - Namji - Cameroon (No reserve price)
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African Namji fertility doll from Cameroon, a folk art Namji Doll in excellent condition, mounted on a clear plexiglass stand with a hardwood head, glass bead body wrapped in beads, cowrie shell waistband, and cowrie shell accents, dimensions 54 cm high, 10 cm wide and 10 cm deep, weight 1200 g, not signed, with stand included.
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An authentic, traditional Namji (Dowayo) fertility doll from Cameroon, dating to the mid-to-late 20th century.
This exceptional piece of tribal folk art features a hand-carved solid hardwood head with minimalist, stylized facial features, inlaid eyes, and original metal earrings. The body is densely wrapped in multiple rows of genuine, old/vintage glass beads, displaying beautiful age-appropriate patina and characteristic antique texture. It is further adorned with a prominent waistband made of traditional cowrie shells, which historically symbolize wealth and fertility in West African cultures.
The doll is securely mounted on a modern, clear plexiglass display stand and is ready for exhibition. It is in absolute mint/excellent condition, with the historic beadwork and shells completely intact.
Dimensions:
Height: 54 cm
Width: 10 cm
Depth: 10 cm
Weight: 1200 g
An authentic, traditional Namji (Dowayo) fertility doll from Cameroon, dating to the mid-to-late 20th century.
This exceptional piece of tribal folk art features a hand-carved solid hardwood head with minimalist, stylized facial features, inlaid eyes, and original metal earrings. The body is densely wrapped in multiple rows of genuine, old/vintage glass beads, displaying beautiful age-appropriate patina and characteristic antique texture. It is further adorned with a prominent waistband made of traditional cowrie shells, which historically symbolize wealth and fertility in West African cultures.
The doll is securely mounted on a modern, clear plexiglass display stand and is ready for exhibition. It is in absolute mint/excellent condition, with the historic beadwork and shells completely intact.
Dimensions:
Height: 54 cm
Width: 10 cm
Depth: 10 cm
Weight: 1200 g
Details
Wood type
Hardwood
Shell type
Cowrie
Era
1900-2000
Style
Folk Art
Country of origin
Cameroon
Material
Glass, Shell, Wood
Title of artwork
African Namji fertility doll
Ethnic group/culture
Namji
Signature
Not signed
Indigenous object name
Namji Doll
Sold with stand
Yes
Colour
Black
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
54 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
10 cm
Weight
1200 g
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