n'wana (doll / child figure)

NameDoll / Child Figure

CultureTsonga

Datemid-20th century

(not assigned)South Africa, Africa

MediumMetal, glass & plastic beads, cloth, thread, buttons

Dimensions7 × 9 1/2 in. (17.8 × 24.1 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, museum purchase, A.2015.46.1

Object numberA.2015.46.1

Collections

Africa.

DescriptionAbstract beaded doll comprised of white, blue, red, and green horizontal beaded bands, top of doll's cyllindrical body or "head" has red, blue, and white circular, concentric bands, doll has abstract facial features on one side, bottom of doll has decorative fabric attached