Fertility doll - 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 impact on the status of a couple, psychological blocks occur. In fact, a woman without children is considered 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. In geval van verzenden wordt het kavel zorgvuldig verpakt en aangetekend + verzekerd verzonden.

Estimate:$168.08

View all items fromCatawikiorEthnographic