Namji Doll - white (86.1) Low Light an artisan weaves the basket

an artisan weaves the basket by hand

styled with linen and plenty of plants

The handles of the bowls are often carved into the forms of animals

Historically used as a defensive weapon in wartime and displayed as a decorative symbol of status and wealth by the Tikar people in Cameroon

Namji Doll - white (86.1) Low Light an artisan weaves the basketNamchi 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