Wooden doll and beads - Namji - Cameroon (No reserve price)





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Namji wooden and bead doll from Cameroon, 30 cm high, handmade from wood and beads and dating to the late 20th century.
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Wooden doll and beads – Namji – Cameroon
This wooden and bead doll is attributed to the artistic tradition of the Namji, the people of northern Cameroon, known in particular for dolls adorned with beads and decorative elements. These creations are distinguished by their sculpted silhouette and the richness of their ornamentation, which testifies to artisanal know-how and the diversity of Cameroonian cultural traditions.
Through the combination of wood and beads, this doll presents a distinctive decorative character that will appeal to collectors of African art and to enthusiasts of ethnographic objects. It will find its place in a specialized collection or in a contemporary interior, where it will create a harmonious dialogue between cultural heritage and contemporary aesthetics.
Wooden doll and beads – Namji – Cameroon
This wooden and bead doll is attributed to the artistic tradition of the Namji, the people of northern Cameroon, known in particular for dolls adorned with beads and decorative elements. These creations are distinguished by their sculpted silhouette and the richness of their ornamentation, which testifies to artisanal know-how and the diversity of Cameroonian cultural traditions.
Through the combination of wood and beads, this doll presents a distinctive decorative character that will appeal to collectors of African art and to enthusiasts of ethnographic objects. It will find its place in a specialized collection or in a contemporary interior, where it will create a harmonious dialogue between cultural heritage and contemporary aesthetics.

