Namji Doll - - Lime Green 147D Suburban The signs often reflect both

The signs often reflect both ancient African tradition of hair-braiding and hair-cutting and the cultural clash of imported (usually American) influences

using raw materials in particular Ilala Palm

Perfect piece of wooden art

which are woven into intricate patterns

in the "Monkey Paradise" pattern (Swamp colourway)

Namji Doll - - Lime Green 147D Suburban The signs often reflect bothNamchi Namji dolls are carved from African Rosewood, a legume tree native to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. A single block of African Rosewood wood is hand carved into a geometric shape and decorated with multi coloured beads, metals, fibre, cowrie shells, coins, and even leather. Each doll is carved with a unique stature and facial expression. Unadorned dolls made by blacksmiths are played with by young