Fertility doll - Namji - Cameroon
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
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Fertility doll from the Namji people of Cameroon, a replica in shell and beads, 23 cm high, 7 cm wide, 6 cm deep, weighing 500 g, sold with a custom stand; provenance: former private German collection; in good condition.
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Description from the seller
Great fertility doll from the Namji people of Cameroon. The doll represents the child desired by everyone, and is at the same time a 'women's fetish doll' which has to ensure their fecundity. Therefore, it has the power to fulfill a woman’s desire of giving birth. It is also said that childless or milk-less women touch or squeeze the dolls that fulfilled women’s desires so that their wishes become true. Since the birth of a child has a significant impact on the status of a couple, psychological blocks occur. In fact, a woman without children is considered an imperfect creature. The doll is an artificial placebo enabling to unblock the situation. Good condition with a great patina of age. Provenance: former private German collection. Including custom made stand.
In geval van verzenden wordt het kavel zorgvuldig verpakt en aangetekend + verzekerd verzonden.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Great fertility doll from the Namji people of Cameroon. The doll represents the child desired by everyone, and is at the same time a 'women's fetish doll' which has to ensure their fecundity. Therefore, it has the power to fulfill a woman’s desire of giving birth. It is also said that childless or milk-less women touch or squeeze the dolls that fulfilled women’s desires so that their wishes become true. Since the birth of a child has a significant impact on the status of a couple, psychological blocks occur. In fact, a woman without children is considered an imperfect creature. The doll is an artificial placebo enabling to unblock the situation. Good condition with a great patina of age. Provenance: former private German collection. Including custom made stand.
In geval van verzenden wordt het kavel zorgvuldig verpakt en aangetekend + verzekerd verzonden.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Details
Ethnic group/ culture
Namji
Country of Origin
Cameroon
Material
Shell, Beads, Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Fertility doll
Height
23 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
6 cm
Weight
500 g
Authenticity
Reproduction/replica
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