Namji Doll - Yellow - 129B Vinterior Their value lies in both

Their value lies in both the metal used and the ornamentation created on the sculpture

give it the occasional trim

The patterns are elaborate geometries of squares and rectangles

European and Indian influences

Each doll is carved with its own stature and facial expression

Namji Doll - Yellow - 129B Vinterior Their value lies in bothNamchi 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