Description

A Sangoma Doll from the Ndebele People of South Africa. The doll has multicolored beads over a fabric body, a metal ring wrapped neck, a round fabric head with beaded eyes, and yarn hair with beads. To the Ndebele People, the Sangoma Doll is a diviner who claims contact with ancestral spirits. It is believed that she receives the will of the spirits. The Sangoma is referred to as the protector of society and her opinion and judgment are highly valued.