Fertility doll · Cameroon, Namchi · ID: 3035897
not available anymore
Size
H: 40,5 cm
H: 15.9 inch
Description
wood, shiny brown patina, characteristic form, min. dam., small missing parts, slight traces of abrasion, fine cracks, base;
among the Namchi, unadorned dolls made by blacksmiths are young girl’s playthings. When beads, bells and coins are added, however, the doll becomes a surrogate baby for a women who have difficulties in getting pregnant.