TRADITIONAL AMACHUNU SANGOMA (HEALER) DOLL Handmade Zulu Beadwork This doll wears traditional braids and is decorated with a  beaded necklace and apron. Each Doll is one of a kind, individually made by Zulu Artisans. Approximately 13" tall. The Zulus are the largest tribe in Southern Africa, renowned for their artistry and craftsmanship. Zulu beading is intimately related to the culture and plays in intergral part in all traditional ceremonies. We work with several different cooperatives in South Africa which are using native crafts to help women and HIV positive individuals to be financially independent. The Sangoma are the traditional healers in Zulu Culture. They often wear white beads braided into their hair. Sangoma practice physical, spiritual and emotional healing, oversee birth and death rituals, protect warriors and narrate the myths and history of their tradtions. A great gift for yourself or someone else! No 2 are exactly alike! Women Working on Dolls in their Village. Purchase will be shipped once payment clears. New York State residents add sales tax. See our other wonderful gift items and save on shipping by making multiple purchases. Email queries welcomed. Auction winner agrees to respond by email within 3 days and pay within 10. If you aren't already known for your great gifts, shop with us and earn a fabulous reputation. We work hard to find unusual, affordable and enduring gifts for our customers to order from home! You'll be amazed by the variety of very special gift items we have collected from all over the world. Thank-you for Looking. Check out our ebay store for other wonderful Zulu and African crafts.