Namji Fertility Doll 02.W. showcasing the artisanal wood working

showcasing the artisanal wood working skills of the Turkana people

no two baskets will be the same

After watching a pride a lions spend a long morning hunting

with a subtle circle pattern down the side

their culture is strongly influenced by the flood cycle of the Zambezi river

Namji Fertility Doll 02.W. showcasing the artisanal wood workingThe Namji people of North West Cameroon are famous for their dolls, their designs are considered to be amongst the finest and most beautiful of the African dolls. Fertility dolls were traditionally given to young girls to look after and help prepare for their roles as mothers. The dolls are works of art, hand carved from indigenous wood and hand finished with beads and shells. Each doll will vary slightly due to the handmade nature.