Namji Fertility Doll 02.S. new in Masks also refer to ancestors

Masks also refer to ancestors and are passed on from one generation to the next as symbols of continuity

Each stool is hand carved from a single piece of indigenous wood

The lid handles are modelled into highly stylised figures

They are used in ceremonies for story telling

carving beads from recycled cow bone is centuries old and the custom of making the beads still continues today

Namji Fertility Doll 02.S. new in Masks also refer to ancestorsThe Namji people of North West Cameroon are famous for their dolls, their designs are considered to be amongst the finest and most beautiful of the African dolls. Fertility dolls were traditionally given to young girls to look after and help prepare for their roles as mothers. The dolls are works of art, hand carved from indigenous wood and hand finished with beads and shells. Each doll will vary slightly due to the handmade nature.