Namji Figure #103 white 52” wide

52” wide

Beads are collected and handed down through the generations

Made from telephone wire wrapped in the traditional coil method around a rigid hardwire

Each basket comes with an informational tag explaining the symbolism of the designs as well as the name of the artist

Republic of Congo

Namji Figure #103 white 52” wideCarved from the heart of African rosewood, the Namji doll from Cameroon is a masterpiece of cultural expression. Its strong, stylized form is brought to life with a mosaic of beads and cowrie shells, each chosen for its color and meaning. The most powerful element of these dolls is the small medicine pouch attached to their body, which contains herbs and other ingredients believed to grant the doll its potent life giving force. Historically, these