Namchi dolls are traditional fruit
Beauty dolls from Cameroon and Nigeria,
carved by the Namchi peoples
They were. They served as ritual objects.
for women, especially in fertility-
rituals. Girls received them as play-
Materials to prepare for motherhood.
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The doll offered is 16 cm tall.
and was made of wood. It is with
glass beads, snail shells and small
Leather pouches containing 'magical substances'
decorated. It does not stand on its own,
which is not unusual for these characters
is because they are worn on the body most of the time
Signs of age and use were found.
are available.
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Height: 16 cm
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