Africa: Native Chief of the Owe-Yorube Tribe in state attire. He holds a staff of the office. They are found in Nigeria. (National Geographic)

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a handcrafted doll standing on a square green base, adorned in brown fabric clothing, featuring detailed stitching and design elements. The doll is accessorized with beaded necklaces and holds a staff decorated with beads and topped with a fluffy, white plume. Its headgear, an intricately designed hat wrapped in gold and brown, is complemented by strands of beads that drape down the sides. Copper-colored coils wrap around the doll's wrists, adding a decorative touch. The overall craftsmanship highlights the care and creativity involved in the creation of this culturally inspired figurine.

The image shows a handcrafted doll standing on a square green base, adorned in brown fabric clothing, featuring detailed stitching and design elements. The doll is accessorized with beaded necklaces and holds a staff decorated with beads and topped with a fluffy, white plume. Its headgear, an intricately designed hat wrapped in gold and brown, is complemented by strands of beads that drape down the sides. Copper-colored coils wrap around the doll's wrists, adding a decorative touch. The overall craftsmanship highlights the care and creativity involved in the creation of this culturally inspired figurine.

Name/Title

Africa: Native Chief of the Owe-Yorube Tribe in state attire. He holds a staff of the office. They are found in Nigeria. (National Geographic)

Entry/Object ID

2022.10.88

Description

The Primitive and Aborigines Peoples of the World Series Dolls.

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