Name/Title
Bahamas Queen Conch Shell DollEntry/Object ID
2026.19.01Tags
Bahamas, Doll, SouvenirDescription
Bahamas Queen doll on a conch shell, the shell and doll both coming from the Bahamas. The doll is affixed to a real conch shell, as if she were sitting in it like a chair. The doll is wearing a multi-coloured dress with a blue base, the fabric has a variety of flowers on it in the colours purple, pink, and yellow. She is also wearing a gold beaded necklace. The scarf on her head matches the fabric of her dress, she also has one golden earring. In addition, she has two baskets, one on top of her head, one on her side, both have a purple bow. She also has brown eyes.Use
Collection piece, for displayContext
Likely purchased as a souvenirCollection
Cultural DollsCataloged By
Kat BezaireLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DollNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
SIMCAD Original Number LabelOther Number
1623Doll Name
Bahamas QueenMade/Created
Manufacturer
Susanna's CreationDate made
circa 1980Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
On the conch shellTranscription
"Savanna's Creation Made in the Bahamas COPYRIGHT RESERVED"Clothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is wearing a multi-coloured dress with a blue base, the fabric has a variety of flowers on it in the colours purple, pink, and yellow. She is also wearing a gold beaded necklace. The scarf on her head matches the fabric of her dress, she also has one golden earring. In addition, she has two baskets, one on top of her head, one on her side, both have a purple bow.Condition
Scale
C-9: Mint. No original packagingNotes
Paint on the shell may start chippingMaterial
Shell, Plastic, FabricColor
Blue, Yellow, Pink, PurpleLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
January 10, 2026Notes
Caribbean and South American Dolls Box 1Create Date
January 10, 2026Update Date
January 24, 2026
