Namji Figure #103 white Beads are collected and handed

Beads are collected and handed down through the generations

Republic of Congo

Intricately handwoven of raffia

These beads have a long history in the region where they are worn for special occasions

the other half pictured on the right

Namji Figure #103 white Beads are collected and handedCarved 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