The Namji inhabit an area in north western Cameroon. They are famous for their wooden dolls carved with geometric features and adorned with multi-colored bead necklaces, cowrie shells, coins, metal strips, fiber, and leather. The dolls are used by young Namji girls to play with and to ensure their fertility. They are carved from solid hardwood. The doll is given a name, fed, talked to, and carried strapped to the back of the young Nami girl the way infants are toted around. This was considered the young girls’ first baby and was her responsibility.  This doll helped prepare the young Namji woman for her role in motherhood. 

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