VINTAGE FALI BEADED WOODEN DOLL, AFRICAN ART
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A carved wooden doll sculpture adorned with various beads and iron bells. Fali peoples, Cameroon, Africa. In Cameroon, when a young Fali man becomes betrothed, he makes a doll (ham pilu) from wood and decorates it with hair, beads, and other small objects. He then gives it to his fiancee, who wears it in a baby carrier on her back. The doll is a symbol of their marriage commitment and represents their future child. This Doll measures 14.5 inches tall.
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fair, well worn
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VINTAGE FALI BEADED WOODEN DOLL, AFRICAN ART
Estimate $200 - $300
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