SKU: D.BF.NZ02
Gogo has health issues and will not be able to take orders for awhile. We are working on getting her group managed by others until she is able to return. Made by Gogo's group, the beautiful, beaded, Ndebele-style, about 6” (150mm) tall Zulu dolls are a great gift for the collector, female friends, colleagues, and family, for young and old alike and are especially suited for those whom are hard to buy for irrespective of the occasion. For oneself they will be an excellent part of an African or cultural doll collection or décor / theme and a stimulating conversational piece at home or the office. Usually selling for around $25 each in the USA and Europe, we are able to offer them at moderate prices by contracting directly with artisans at fair trade prices.
Made in Johannesburg, South Africa and crafted to represent the traditional tribal dress and beading of a Zulu woman with her distinctive headdress, the dolls want to come to your house or office and join your collection. Many Zulu women are fond of personal adornment and bright color. Illiterate Zulu girls write love letters to their boyfriends in beads; and a woman’s exact status, clan, and home village are known from the patterning of her headband and necklaces.
Hand made by grandmothers (affectionately called Gogo in Tswana and in wide usage), the backbone of African society (and often the sole breadwinner), and young girls in their care. Grandmas play an even greater role in the AIDS pandemic by raising, caring for, and nurturing a generation of orphans (not always family related) and the many ill adults. The income from these dolls is often their sole source of additional income other than social security that is currently about US$120/month at October 2009 exchange rates.
These stunning examples of African talent and art are unique in that no two are the same, however, similar the style and size as the actual bead colors and spatial patterns will be different. Your satisfaction is guaranteed! Photographs are generic:
Generic = pair with different colored headdress
A = black headdress
B = red headdress
C + D = side and front profiles.
If you wish to select a specific doll or dolls then complete the box I want to choose above the "add to Shopping Cart" button with “YES” or “Y” and we will send you by e-mail (for a nominal fee to cover labor) five photographs or total doll inventory whichever is the least amount, for you to make your selection.
Should the dolls be sold out, the quantity reads backordered (instead of a number) for that specific type. A similar product can be ordered (click on the backordered link for details). If backorder not wanted, remove the item/s from the shopping cart or at checkout.
The artisans have a well-stocked inventory and the talented people welcome wholesale orders.
Bruma 
Kwaze-Kwasa [USA] Inc. 
