CAMERONEAN NAMJI TRIBAL DOLL. Namji Tribal Doll from the Namji people, primarily found in the northern region of Cameroon. Namji dolls are typically carved from wood, often African Rosewood, and are known for their distinctive stylized human forms with elongated heads, slender waists, and rounded hips. They are often adorned with intricate beadwork, cowrie shells, and other embellishments. Blacksmiths traditionally carve these dolls. They are widely recognized as fertility symbols, believed to enhance fertility and support childbirth, particularly for young women and infertile women. - Height: 14 inches. Estimate $80-120
