Historically used as a defensive weapon in wartime and displayed as a decorative symbol of status and wealth by the Tikar people in Cameroon
Size:- 43cmH of crown x23cmW
The bold geometric designs were intended to confuse opponents with their dizzying effect
an artisan weaves the basket by hand
carved from one solid piece of Baobab wood
Namji Doll - white (86.1) Low Light Historically used as a defensiveNamchi 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 multi coloured beads, metals, fibre, cowrie shells, coins, and even leather. Each doll is carved with a unique stature and facial expression. Unadorned dolls made by blacksmiths are played with by young