Avon Doll: Indigenous Woman
Name/Title
Avon Doll: Indigenous WomanEntry/Object ID
2026.118.01Tags
Avon Dolls, Doll, IndigenousDescription
Avon branded doll depicting traditional Indigenous dress. The doll is dressed in a dress which appears to be mimicking the appearance of deer hide. The skirt of the dress is embroidered in green, blue and red threaded patterning around the hem, the hem and seams of the skirt are also adorned with fringe. On the skirt, it is also adorned with several pieces of fringe, adhered with either a green or a red bead. On the top of her dress, it is also decorated with the red, green, and blue embroidery, it is located on the bottom of the top, the sleeves, the collar, and the bodice. The bodice also has two pieces of fringe on the center, one piece held with a green bead, the other with a red one. The sleeves of the bodice also are decorated in fringe. She also wears a headband made out of the same dress material with red embroidery on it. She wears long boots made out of the same faux hide material, they are knee high and decorated with blue, red, and green embroidery. She is also carrying a white woven basket containing corn. She is a porcelain doll with black molded hair and brown eyes, she also wears silver earrings. Her body is fabric.Use
Collectable itemContext
Avon produced various collectible dolls, ranging from porcelain figures to special edition Barbie collaborations. These dolls were often part of specific collections like the "International" or "Childhood Dreams" series and were popular from the 1980s to early 2000s.Collection
Avon Dolls, Cultural DollsCataloged By
Kat BezaireCategory
Doll