African Ndebele Fertility Tribal Traditional Dress Handcrafted Ceremonia…

Handcrafted, art felt & beaded traditional dress of a married woman. This particular doll is unusual and extremely rare as the back “skirt” is a tattered leather fabric rather than the standard felt or beading. Artist also used a mixed medium of silver and gold tone wire. Apron signifies that she has borne a child within wedlock and symbolizes her status as a parent The Ndebele people are among the smallest tribes in Southern Africa, but are easily one of the most colorful and distinctive. They are well known for their colorful houses that have distinctive patterns painted on their walls. Ndebele dolls are each individually handcrafted and have become sought after by homes all around the world as they are thought to be a protector of women who are expecting a child.