9+" Ndebele Doll (1004-XL-G3262) store B9

These are real Ndebele dolls from South Africa made with glass and plastic beads.

Please note: You get the exact doll shown in the photos.

One of the smallest tribes of the region, the Ndebele are noted for their painted homes of brilliant colors that stand out in the drab countryside. Their clothing is similarly colorful. The bead work on these Ndebele dolls is as detailed as the clothing of the women themselves.

During courtship, a suitor will place a doll outside a young woman's hut, indicating his intention to propose marriage to her. When a young woman is preparing to marry, she is given a doll that she names and cares store for. Her first child is then named for the doll.

Made in South Africa