Name/Title
Souvenir Doll MāoriEntry/Object ID
2026.221.01Tags
Doll, Indigenous, Māori, New Zeeland, SouvenirDescription
Souvenir doll, the doll depicts traditional Māori attire. The doll is positioned in a seated position with her arms raised. The doll is dressed in grass skirt, with two lines of black patterning. Under the skirt she wears a red modesty cloth. On top, she wears a woven tube top style top, it is patterned with black, red, and white stitching. Around her neck she wears a green amulet. Around her forehead she wears a woven headband, it is decorated with black, yellow, and red stitches. The doll has black hair and brown eyes.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 ObjectsDoll Name
MāoriMade/Created
Date made
circa 1970Notes
No identifiable makers marksEthnography
Cultural Region
Region
PolynesiaContinent
OceaniaClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in grass skirt, with two lines of black patterning. Under the skirt she wears a red modesty cloth. On top, she wears a woven tube top style top, it is patterned with black, red, and white stitching. Around her neck she wears a green amulet. Around her forehead she wears a woven headband, it is decorated with black, yellow, and red stitches.Condition
Scale
C-8: Dolls or clothing flawlessNotes
Her headband seems to be disconnected but is still staying in placeMaterial
Plastic, Fabric, PaintColor
Beige, Black, Red, White, 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
