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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
Contemporary Handblown Murano Glass Sculpture by Michela Cattai, Italy, 2017
Located in Milano, IT
extraordinary facets.
The inspiration for this work comes from an African fertility doll, which adds an element
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Contemporary Handblown Murano Glass Sculpture by Michela Cattai, Italy, 2017
Located in Milano, IT
extraordinary facets.
The inspiration for this work comes from an African fertility doll, which adds an element
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Contemporary Handblown Murano Glass Sculpture by Michela Cattai, Italy, 2017
Located in Milano, IT
extraordinary facets.
The inspiration for this work comes from an African fertility doll, which adds an element
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
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
