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Corn Husk Mother Doll and Baby Handmade In Zimbabwe

Original price $39.00 - Original price $39.00
Original price
$39.00
$39.00 - $39.00
Current price $39.00

This Corn Husk Doll with her baby is handmade by the Shona artisans in Zimbabwe, South Africa. This corn husk doll symbolizes a working mother carrying her baby. It is made out of the dried leaves or "husk" of a corn cob. In some cultures, the corn husk doll symbolizes fertility. This doll shows the bond between a mother and her baby. She makes a charming impression on any home.  

  • Handmade in Zimbabwe, South Africa
  • Ethically & sustainably handcrafted
  • Approximately 8" H x 2" W x 1.5" D
  • Material: Corn Husk
  • Artisans make 2-3 times what they'd earn in their local market.

Each doll is made by hand so there may be slight and subtle variations in size, color, or pattern. This is what makes it unique and a true piece of African art. The dolls are Fair Trade, and your purchase of these dolls will help provide a stable income and a good standard of living for the artists and their families. Each doll is individually made each unique with its own markings.