Beaded doll - Baggara - Sudan - SOLD
African dolls in the art of East Africa
This African figurine shows similarities with that published in AFRICAN DOLLS, by Esther A. Dagan, page 141, belonging to the Omdurman people of South Sudan. If we compare, this doll could come from the same people or from their neighbors, the Baggara.
Such tribal dolls are representations of women dressed in traditional dress. Women in these societies are often adorned with beaded jewelry, necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets, headdresses ... The Islamic influence can be noticed on these dolls with many amulets.
Sold object. You will find other dolls from Sudan, Tanzania, Cameroon in our online art gallery.
34 x 11 cm
00180
Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Circa 1960
- Size
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection Belgium
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African dolls in the art of East Africa
This African figurine shows similarities with that published in AFRICAN DOLLS, by Esther A. Dagan, page 141, belonging to the Omdurman people of South Sudan. If we compare, this doll could come from the same people or from their neighbors, the Baggara.
Such tribal dolls are representations of women dressed in traditional dress. Women in these societies are often adorned with beaded jewelry, necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets, headdresses ... The Islamic influence can be noticed on these dolls with many amulets.
Sold object. You will find other dolls from Sudan, Tanzania, Cameroon in our online art gallery.
34 x 11 cm