Namji Doll - Fat 22cm - White Pets cut with the geometric patterning

cut with the geometric patterning historically used across West Africa to dazzle and disorient an opponent in battle — as much a symbol of status as a tool of defence

often used in storytelling

70cm H × 29cm W

prosperity and good fortune

Size : 59cm x 59cm

Namji Doll - Fat 22cm - White Pets cut with the geometric patterningNamchi 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