african statue wooden Namji Doll Namji Doll Cameroon Doll Wooden Doll -G1150

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Made in Cameroon by blacksmiths from the Namji tribe, these dolls are originally unadorned and used as playthings for young girls. Upon reaching puberty the doll becomes a fertility doll and is dressed in beads, shells, coins and other trinkets and are cared for as though a real child. Traditionally, Namji dolls were used as good luck charms, amulets, decorations, gifts, play things,