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    Posted 11 years ago

    clay.lady
    (9 items)

    This doll / figurine measures 10" x 2" is made of wood leather wire and shells.
    Any thoughts? I guess it's African but any info would be greatly appreciated.

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    Comments

    1. Manikin Manikin, 11 years ago
      It looks like a African Fertility doll with a lot of age to it .
    2. clay.lady clay.lady, 11 years ago
      Thanks for your comment Manikin!
    3. CanyonRoad, 10 years ago
      It's a "ngide," a traditional doll from the Turkana tribe of Kenya. Not a fertility doll, these are made for and given to young girls. The Turkana also make a doll called an "ikidet," made from palm nuts, which is a fertility doll, but it looks nothing like this.

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