10" South African Ndebele Lady Doll, Beaded Bodice Red Flare Print Dress on Stand

Description we have a few Ndebele tribe folk art dolls, the others have felt capes.. This Nedebele woman is wearing a dress,, well a heavy beaded top multi color, with gold rings around her neck, and a very flare red printed skirt.. She is on a blue base shown in the pictures.. She is about 10 inches tall... Our lady has black wooly hair done up at the back and adorned with red white and blue beads.. beads on her face etc.. I love these folk dolls African Doll made of cloth and beads in traditional dress. She stands alone with her legs being her base... The Ndebele are a Nguni ethnic group native to South Africa. The Ndebele speak the Ndebele language and reside in the north east of the country. Ndebele dolls are known for their intricate beadwork and are an important part of Ndebele culture. Traditionally, these dolls are made by Ndebele and other Southern African women. The dolls and their bead patterns often have meanings linked to Ndebele rituals and rites of passage etc.. information from online.. filed doll room br 11 2025 inv