Fali Doll Beaded Cameroon STANDOUT African Start Price USD 150.00 Current Price USD 150.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, July 17, 2008 End Time Thursday, July 24, 2008 Location Denver, CO See more about 'Fali Doll Beaded Cameroon STANDOUT African' Description Fali Doll Beaded Cameroon STANDOUT AfricanType of Object: Beaded DollEthnic Group: FaliCountry of Origin: CameroonMaterials: Beads, shells, leather and woodApproximate Age: Mid 20th CenturyDimensions: 11 inches in height                                                                     Overall Condition: GoodDamage, Repair: None Fali doll- A good example of this rare doll can be seen on the cover of "ISN'T S/HE A DOLL,PLAY AND RITUAL IN AFRICAN SCULPTURE," put out by UCLA's Fowler M190useum of Cultural History. "In Cameroon, when a young Fali man becomes betrothed, he makes a doll(ham pilu) from wood and decorates it with hair, beads, and other small objects. He then gives it to his fiancee, who wears it in a baby-carrier on her back. The doll is a symbol of their marriage commitment and represents their future child. The man gives the doll the gender that he desires for his first-born. The young woman cares for the figure until the promised child is born; at this point, the couple carefully stores the doll away. " **039747** All content, including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc., 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Please visit our About Us page. SquareTrade © AP6.0 PesaMember Place a Bid!