In Africa, dolls are of great cultural significance. Apart from their distinctive appearances, dolls have diverse functions. They are used as good luck charms and amulets, decorations, gifts, play things, ritual practices and family heirlooms. Dolls are made from just about anything; clay, wood, and weaved fibre.

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Ever heard of a Namji Doll?

Of all the dolls in Africa, the Namji doll is considered to be the most beautiful and aesthetic. Which explains why collectors love collecting as much as they can in auction houses. The more antique the Namji doll, the more valuable it is.

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Where are they from?

Namji dolls, also known as Dowayo dolls are fertility dolls native to the Namji tribe of North Cameroon. The blacksmiths of this tribe make this doll from carved African Rosewood. Namji dolls date as far back as 1940.

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