Name/Title
Souvenir Doll: Guatemala Worry DollEntry/Object ID
2026.226.01Tags
Doll, Guatemala, SouvenirDescription
Souvenir doll, the doll is a Guatemalan style worry doll. The doll is made entirely from fabric and wire and has no face. The doll is dressed in a beige skirt with white polka dots, over top she wears a black apron. She also wears beige woven shoes. On top, she wears a orange knit sweater, and on top of her head she wears a red, black, blue, green, and yellow tartan head scarf. On one of her shoulders she carries a burlap sack.Context
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
1375Doll Name
Worry DollMade/Created
Date made
circa 1950Notes
No identifiable makers marksClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is made entirely from fabric and wire and has no face. The doll is dressed in a beige skirt with white polka dots, over top she wears a black apron. She also wears beige woven shoes. On top, she wears a orange knit sweater, and on top of her head she wears a red, black, blue, green, and yellow tartan head scarf.Condition
Scale
C-8: Dolls or clothing flawlessMaterial
Fabric, Yarn, Wire, WoodColor
Beige, White, Orange, Black, Red, Blue, Yellow, GreenLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
February 24, 2026Notes
Cultural Dolls Box 1Create Date
February 24, 2026Update Date
February 24, 2026
