African statue wooden enNamji fertility doll hand carved wood statue-G1139

22/7.2-CM
This is a beautifully carved doll made by the Namji tribe in Cameroon. The Namji people inhabit the West of North Cameroon. Namji Dolls have been used as good luck charms in ritual practices, like amulets, and have been treasured as family heirlooms. Namji Dolls are striking to look at and have an interesting history. The Namji doll helped prepare the young Namji woman for her role as a mother in her future life.