A SMALL SEED DOLL, HIMBA TRIBE OF NAMIBIA (No 3779 ) TEXTILES Worn as adornment at weddings

Worn as adornment at weddings and other special occasions

This is a rare fetish object in the shape of a hair comb from the Ewe people of Ghana

Larger than average

Has wear commensurate with tribal use

Finely and painstakingly made with thin layers of dyed and natural bark

A SMALL SEED DOLL, HIMBA TRIBE OF NAMIBIA (No 3779 ) TEXTILES Worn as adornment at weddingsThis is an abstract doll from the Himbapeople of Namibia. The body of the doll ismade from a big seed, which has a wovensheath around it. Features weave hair. Has anencrusted patina. In good condition. Weguarantee that this item has been triballyused. H approx 10cm