Description: wood, kaolin, base The only carvings known to be made by the Bagirmi are these stylized dolls. The dolls are carved from light-coloured wood, which is then blackened. It is thought that these dolls like the Namchi dolls had a ritual function. Continent: Africa
Dimensions: H: 34,5 cm, H: 13,6 inch
Condition Report: See description
Provenance: Merton Simpson, New York, USA