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 incidence on the status of a couple, psychological blocks occur. In fact, a woman without children is considered as an imperfect creature. The doll is an artificial placebo enabling to unblock the situation. Good condition with a colorful patina. Provenance: Manfred Schäfer collection, ex- gallery owner from Ulm, Germany. Kavel kan bekeken en afgehaald worden bij de Asian African Art galerij in Vessem (NL). In geval van verzenden wordt het kavel zorgvuldig verpakt en aangetekend + verzekerd verzonden. Kijk ook eens naar onze andere aangeboden kavels: https://veiling.catawiki.nl/aanbod/Huubio4