XXL Namji Doll

 Out of all the dolls in Africa, the Namji Doll is considered to be the most captivating and restorative. 

Namji Dolls date as far back as 1940 and are fertility dolls native to the Namji tribe of North Cameroon. Namji Dolls are carved from African Rosewood, a legume tree native to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. A single block of African Rosewood wood is hand-carved into a geometric shape and decorated with multicoloured beads, metals, cowrie shells, and even leather. Each doll is carved with a unique stature and facial expression. Because Namji Dolls are crafted by hand, they are considered original art pieces and often expensive. 

Namji Dolls are fertility dolls given to brides during a wedding ceremony. The Namji believe that these fertility dolls are made with potent charms that enhance the bride’s fertility and ward off evil spirits that cause infertility and difficult labour. 

Namji Dolls were also used to make marriage proposals. A man would gift a Namji doll to the girl he wants to marry and if she accepts it, it means she accepts his proposal.  As soon as she has a child, she would pass down the doll to her daughter.

Namji Dolls are exquisite and filled with a story making them excellent gifts. 

Size: 125CM 
Made in South Africa