Atitlan/Guatemalan Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a handcrafted doll made of various materials, showcasing cultural attire and traditional craftsmanship. The doll wears a woven yellow top and a blue and green striped skirt, with a red belt tied around the waist. Its facial features are painted on, including stylized eyes with thick lashes and red lips. The hair is made with braided strands of black and red fabric. On top of the head, an acorn is balanced on a small woven basket, adding a rustic charm. The doll holds a bundle of small sticks tied together with green string, enhancing its folksy appearance.

The image depicts a handcrafted doll made of various materials, showcasing cultural attire and traditional craftsmanship. The doll wears a woven yellow top and a blue and green striped skirt, with a red belt tied around the waist. Its facial features are painted on, including stylized eyes with thick lashes and red lips. The hair is made with braided strands of black and red fabric. On top of the head, an acorn is balanced on a small woven basket, adding a rustic charm. The doll holds a bundle of small sticks tied together with green string, enhancing its folksy appearance.

Name/Title

Atitlan/Guatemalan Doll

Entry/Object ID

2025.15.38

Description

Doll is wearing purple, blue & green striped long skirt with a red fabric belt. A yellow short sleeved shirt. She is wearing a traditional Guatemalan head wrap made out of red & blue fabric. A small bundle of wood is placed in her left arm and a basket with Firewood and an acorn From the collection of Gladys Rinehart