Namchi or Namji Fertility Doll Cameroon African Art
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| Title | Namchi or Namji Fertility Doll Cameroon African Art |
|---|---|
| Type of Object | Carving, Figure, Statue, Sculpture |
| Country of Origin | Cameroon |
| People | Namchi or Namji |
| Materials | Wood, metal rings (unknown metal content) |
| Approximate Age | 20th Century |
| Height (in) | 17 |
| Width (in) | 2.25 |
| Dimensions | Height: 17 Inches Width: 2.25 Inches |
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Damage/Repair | Cracks, chips and a well worn patina |
Additional Information: Namchi dolls-Among the Namchi people of Cameroon, unadorned dolls made by blacksmiths are played with by young children. When beads, bells, coins, and other ornaments are added, however, the doll becomes a surrogate baby for a woman who was having difficulty getting pregnant. The woman treats the figure like a baby, feeding it and carrying it on her back. (See "ISN'T S/HE A DOLL-PLAY AND RITUAL IN AFRICAN SCULPTURE" by Cameron, published by the Fowler Museum-UCLA.)