Ndebele Sangoma Doll Small
Among the Nguni people the Sangoma is an important specialist, a diviner who claims contact with the ancestral spirits. It is believed that she reveals the will of the spirits. The Sangoma is revered as the protector of society and her opinion and judgement are highly valued.
11 cm h
In stock
$12.00
5 in stock
This is a Fair Trade Product, part of the proceeds go back to the community and is hand made in South Africa.
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