These dolls are carried as good luck during the hunt and they are also to promote fertility. The concept of fertility is highly valued in African societies as being the essence of life. It is deeply rooted in customs and behavior, and appears in endless variations in African sculpture. Fertility dolls have various purposes and multiple meanings. They are used for plat and magic. They are used as toys with special significance, as charms to enhance women's childbearing ability, as sympathetic medicine to aid barren women and impotent men,and sec education. Sculptors freely interpret the characteristics of the dolls. Namji dolls are considered among the finest and most beautiful in Africa. Contact me for more info.