Large double African HAM PILU fertility doll - FALI - Cameroon - wood glass - Africa

2nd half of the 20th century - In good condition. Following the FALI tradition, men ordered such Ham Pilu dolls and gave them to their promised wife. In order to fulfil his desire of having a child. One firmly believed that the Ham Pilu could make this happen. The woman cherished the Ham Pilu as if it was her own child, until the birth of her own baby. Then, the Ham Pilu always remained next to the child, to protect him against evil spirits and diseases. The power with which Ham Pliu was able to accomplish this, it drew from the leather, wooden and metal bags with Bilongo strength powder that he wore on a belt around his waist, these power powder bags were provided with magical power by the fetishist of the tribe. This is a magnificent tribal object with many beads in different colours. An exceptionally “complete” figurine with some light traces of wear and tear, which remains in good condition. Height: ca. 38 cm, including the custom-made stand. A width of approx. 26 cm. Depth: approx. 19 cm. Weight: about 6500 grams.