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What is a Ndebele doll?
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A Ndebele doll is a type of colorful doll produced by the Ndebele people of Southern Africa. Traditionally, a man will place one outside of a woman's hut when he wishes to marry her. If she accepts the proposal, she takes the doll inside and gives it a name. Shop a range of Ndebele dolls on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for African Fertility Dolls on 1stDibs
Collection of Ndebele Fertility Dolls
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A group of six collected Ndebele hand beaded fertility dolls of various sizes and designs. The
Category
20th Century African Tribal Toys and Dolls
Materials
Beads
$580 / set
Beaded Ndebele Fertility Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire.
This colorful example of African beadwork is a fertility doll of the Ndebele
Category
20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Beaded Ndebele Fertility Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire.
This colorful example of African beadwork is a fertility doll of the Ndebele
Category
20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton, Wood
African Yoruba Cowrie Shell, Beaded Fertility Doll, 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
African Yoruba Cowrie Shell, Beaded Fertility Doll, 20th Century
Offered for sale is a 20th
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Shell, Beads
20th Century African Cameroon Namji Doll for Prosperity, Health & Fertility
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century African Cameroon Namji Doll for Prosperity, Health & Fertility
Offered for sale in a
Category
20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Beaded Ndebele Fertility Dolls
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art and attire.
This colorful example of African beadwork is a fertility doll of the Ndebele
Category
20th Century South African Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cotton, Wood
$1,180 / set