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

agricultural techniques and bring good luck to the harvest

Peul bowls are often associated with distinct and elegant wood carving that evokes a tortoise shell aesthetic or simple bowls with rustic details

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.