Name: Nubia Kemita
Made by and When: Muna Mboa, 2015
Material: Vinyl, synthetic hair fibers, paint, African textiles; (this doll’s articulation is at the elbows, the wrists, the waist, and the knees).
Marks: (Head) Muna / Mboa (Muna is over Mboa, and only one M is used for both names); (Lower back) MADE IN CHINA / KURHN 1004
Height: 11 inches
Hair, Eyes, Mouth: Dark-brown curly Afro hairstyle, brown painted eyes, closed mouth with frosty pink lip color
Clothes/Accessories: Each Nubia Kemita’s dress is similar; however, made of slightly different Afrocentric patterned fabric. This doll wears an earthtone full-length dress with a purple tulle slip, a yellow bracelet, and blue high-heeled shoes, although the feet are only slightly arched. The package includes two graphic information cards and a colorful poster with an image of the doll and bubble greetings in different African languages.
Other: Muna Mboa is a France-based, specialized doll maker, known for creating cultural, African-themed dolls featuring authentic, African-inspired fashions, designed to promote African cultures. Nubia Kumita, which means African Princess, is a first and exclusive edition. Ways say “hello” in different African languages is on the box lining. Greetings are on the back of the box in African languages spoken in different African countries. The Espagnol (Guinée Equatoriale) text is translated to read:
Hello, my name is Nubia Kemita and I ‘m your new best friend. Come with me to discover the history and African cultures.
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