Namji Doll - white (86.1) Low Light carved from one solid piece

carved from one solid piece of Baobab wood

The handles of the bowls are often carved into the forms of animals

In line with its shape

Historically used as a defensive weapon in wartime and displayed as a decorative symbol of status and wealth by the Tikar people in Cameroon

Size:-  43cmH of crown x23cmW

Namji Doll - white (86.1) Low Light carved from one solid pieceNamchi Namji dolls are carved from African Rosewood, a legume tree native to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. A single block of African Rosewood wood is hand carved into a geometric shape and decorated with multi coloured beads, metals, fibre, cowrie shells, coins, and even leather. Each doll is carved with a unique stature and facial expression. Unadorned dolls made by blacksmiths are played with by young