Great fertility doll from the Namji people of Cameroon. The doll represents the child desired by everyone, and is at the same time a "women's fetish doll" which has to ensure their fecundity.
Therefore, it has the power to fulfill a woman's desire of giving birth.
It is also said that childless or milk-less women, touch or squeeze the dolls that fulfilled women's desires so that their wishes become true.

Since the birth of a child has a significant incidence on the status of a couple, psychological blocks occur.
In fact, a woman without children is considered as an imperfect creature.
The doll is an artificial placebo enabling to unblock the situation.
Good condition with a great patina of age.

Provenance: former private German collection. Including custom made stand.






Object:

Fertility Doll



Ethnic group:

Namji



Country:

Cameroon



Material:

Wood, Shells, Metal



Period:

Mid 20th century



Sold with stand:

Yes



Dimensions:

23x7x6 cm



Weight:

500 gram



Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $170.00

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