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Engagement doll - Wood - Ham pilu - Fali - Cameroon

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Ham Pilu engagement doll Fali culture, Cameroon First half of the 20th century Wood, skin, metal, cowry shells and glass-beads Height: 29 cm - Width: 16 cm - Thickness: 10 cm This doll consists of two sections of cylindrical wood on which is arranged a whole polychrome beaded décor, accessorized with different materials: the upper limbs are made of cowries beads, metal discs and red beads. The lower parts of the wooden sections are left rough, they support two loops of beaded threads held together by strips of skin. The body is covered with thread of polychrome glass beads and surrounded by faceted red beads. The natural wooden heads are topped with cotton thread tufts, decorated with red glass beads. Ham Pilu dolls were crafted and offered to young brides by their future husbands. She then carried the doll on her back like a child to represent the family in the making. The size and weight of the doll were the two aspects that emphasised the bride's commitment.

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Ham Pilu engagement doll Fali culture, Cameroon First half of the 20th century Wood, skin, metal, cowry shells and glass-beads Height: 29 cm - Width: 16 cm - Thickness: 10 cm This doll consists of two sections of cylindrical wood on which is arranged a whole polychrome beaded décor, accessorized with different materials: the upper limbs are made of cowries beads, metal discs and red beads. The lower parts of the wooden sections are left rough, they support two loops of beaded threads held together by strips of skin. The body is covered with thread of polychrome glass beads and surrounded by faceted red beads. The natural wooden heads are topped with cotton thread tufts, decorated with red glass beads. Ham Pilu dolls were crafted and offered to young brides by their future husbands. She then carried the doll on her back like a child to represent the family in the making. The size and weight of the doll were the two aspects that emphasised the bride's commitment.

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