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.
Object: |
Fertility Doll |
Ethnic group: |
Namji |
Country: |
Cameroon |
Material: |
Wood, Beads |
Period: |
Mid 20th century |
Sold with stand: |
No |
Dimensions: |
26x14x8 cm |
Weight: |
500 gram |
Condition: |
Good condition, used with some signs of wear |