Namji Doll - Black - 43cm - 16.11 fishing as beings of the spirit

as beings of the spirit world

A hand-punched cushion cover in AfriScandi pattern 2 — a blend of African motif and Scandinavian restraint

The handle is carved into the form of a man lying down — a characteristic Lozi motif

Size - 33cm L x 28cm W x 49cm H

Namji Doll - Black - 43cm - 16.11 fishing as beings of the spiritA hand carved Namji (also known as Namchi) doll from Cameroon. Carved from a single block of African rosewood into a bold geometric figure, then dressed in black beads and finished with cowrie shells, coins, metal and leather. No two are quite alike in stance, face or beadwork. Traditionally these are fertility dolls, given to a bride at her wedding and carried as a good luck charm. Once she has a child, the doll is kept on the family altar or passed