Have a look at all the examples of doll-figures (or child-figures) from different southern African traditions, and what they meant. 

• Human figurines in southern Africa
• The Gimwane doll of the Ntwane people
• The Bana ba Pelego child-figures of the
  North Sotho
• The Nguana Modula of the South Sotho
• Nyopakatala and the birds: a fable
• Swazi child-figures: Umntwfana

Now, let them inspire you to make your own doll-figure. Create your own story about what your doll-figure means.

Here are a few possibilities.