Turkana Doll

• Country: Kenya
• Source: Tribal Art Market Nairobi
• Size (cm): 13
• Material: Clay, Fabric, Beads, Copper wire

This is a ‘Ngide’ or ‘Child’ doll made by the Turkana people in Kenya in Africa. This type of doll is traditionally carved by the father for a maturing daughter, the Turkana believe that if the girl treats the doll as a real baby she will succesfully bear a child.