Mid Century Tanzanian Two Faced Fertility Doll

possibly representing duality, protection, or ancestral watchfulness. Pieces like this are often connected to fertility, transition, or rites of passage, and the twin visages may have been intended to provide guidance or guardianship from both directions.
 
The form is beautifully rounded and weighty in the hand, with geometric patterns carved directly into the body. Red and green glass beadwork adds detail to the face and arms, and cowrie shells (long associated with prosperity and femininity in African cultures) dangle from either side.
 
The surface shows signs of age and use, with cracks that add to the tactile, lived-in beauty of the piece. A lovely example of Tanzanian ceramic craftsmanship, full of character and quiet symbolism.
 
Condition: Good - crack as shown 
Size: W 10cm x H 12cm