Namji Doll - Green beaded (1408) Grass 25cm diameter x 5cm deep

25cm diameter x 5cm deep

Size: 24cm H x 23cm D

29cm diameter × 6

Later the clay exterior is broken open to reveal the finished metal artefact beneath

Namji Doll - Green beaded (1408) Grass 25cm diameter x 5cm deepNamchi 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