Beaded Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a beaded figurine resembling a person or a traditional doll, intricately crafted with colorful beads meticulously arranged to form patterns and designs throughout its structure. The figure has a dark head wrapped in black beads, adorned with white and red beads forming a decorative crown or headpiece. Its body is covered in a textured garment featuring a combination of green, blue, brown, and white beads creating a checkered and diamond pattern. The front of the torso is highlighted with a rectangular yellow and green beaded section displaying symmetrical geometric designs. Below, the legs are wrapped in dark beads, with the knees accentuated by bands of multicolored beads, giving the appearance of pants or leg coverings. The base, serving as the feet, is covered with dark blue beads, complemented by small white and pink beads. The figure stands against a plain, light gray background, allowing its vibrant and intricate beadwork to be prominently displayed. The craftsmanship suggests cultural influences, possibly representing traditional attire or artistic expressions,

The image depicts a beaded figurine resembling a person or a traditional doll, intricately crafted with colorful beads meticulously arranged to form patterns and designs throughout its structure. The figure has a dark head wrapped in black beads, adorned with white and red beads forming a decorative crown or headpiece. Its body is covered in a textured garment featuring a combination of green, blue, brown, and white beads creating a checkered and diamond pattern. The front of the torso is highlighted with a rectangular yellow and green beaded section displaying symmetrical geometric designs. Below, the legs are wrapped in dark beads, with the knees accentuated by bands of multicolored beads, giving the appearance of pants or leg coverings. The base, serving as the feet, is covered with dark blue beads, complemented by small white and pink beads. The figure stands against a plain, light gray background, allowing its vibrant and intricate beadwork to be prominently displayed. The craftsmanship suggests cultural influences, possibly representing traditional attire or artistic expressions,

Name/Title

Beaded Doll

Entry/Object ID

2022.33.4

Description

Johannesburg beaded doll with pink, blue, green, yellow, white, red, and black beads with colored cloth. Object donated by Terry Wallerstedt in memory of Myrna M. (Pud) Ransdell.

Collection

Dolls

Dimensions

Height

13 in

Width

5 in

Depth

2 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

CLOTH, BEAD

Color

Red, Blue, Green, White, Yellow, pink

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Terry Wallerstedt