Benin was formerly Ibo Igbo until 1975. It is bordered by Togo to the south west, Burkina Faso to the north west, Niger to the north and Nigeria to the east. Hand made cloth doll with sponge body over wire armature. Embroidered features. She has a baby on her back and is holding a large bowl. Although she is holding the bowl it would normally be placed and balanced on her head and carried long distances , often without dropping anything or spilling a drop. 10" high. Benin, West Africa 2007. Makers marks: "DSoo 958" on label in bowl. (The doll was bought in Benin by the previous owner).