Fertility Doll – Wood, Shells, Beads – Namji – Cameroon

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