SOUTH AFRICAN ZULU BEADED DOLL WITH BABY
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South African beaded doll with baby from the mid century This one is so exceptional and the condition is excellent for it's age. The beadwork is beautiful and the doll measures 12" tall. Part of a large collection of black dolls from the same Charleston SC family, played with, treasured and collected for over 100 years to be sold in this auction. These beaded dolls were used for many purposes in African society. They played roles in fertility and healing ceremonies, courtship customs and also used as lucky tokens to have babies, then they would be destroyed and make a doll for the child. Traditionally, these dolls were not made to be sold. measures 12x5x2.5. Weight 6 oz
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SOUTH AFRICAN ZULU BEADED DOLL WITH BABY
Estimate $125 - $200
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