Traditionally these dolls are made by Ndebele, Zulu and other southern African women to encourage fertility and to instruct girls at time of their initiation into womanhood.
Ndebele Ceremonial Doll - medium (#ndb-03b)
Ndebele People - South Africa
Cotton fabric, glass beads, string, plastic "wire"
(10 to 11" h.) Assorted colors and designs.
Ndebele Ceremonial Doll - large (#ndb-03d)
Ndebele People - South Africa
Cotton fabric, glass beads, string, plastic "wire"
(18 to 19" h.) Assorted colors and designs.