Beaded Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a handcrafted doll adorned with intricate beadwork and vibrant textiles against a deep purple background. The doll's head, made of beads in red, black, and white, creates a striking pattern, while its body is enveloped in colorful layers of fabric in shades of blue and maroon, with a black border decorated with small white beads. The front of the doll features a detailed beaded design in various colors, including blue, red, yellow, and green, creating a visually captivating centerpiece. The lower part of the doll is composed of coiled metallic wires, forming its legs, which are embellished with beaded anklets in blue, yellow, and red, resting on square black bases that resemble shoes. This artistic piece combines an array of textures and patterns, showcasing cultural craftsmanship and attention to detail, presenting an eye-catching display of traditional artistry and vivid color contrasts.

The image depicts a handcrafted doll adorned with intricate beadwork and vibrant textiles against a deep purple background. The doll's head, made of beads in red, black, and white, creates a striking pattern, while its body is enveloped in colorful layers of fabric in shades of blue and maroon, with a black border decorated with small white beads. The front of the doll features a detailed beaded design in various colors, including blue, red, yellow, and green, creating a visually captivating centerpiece. The lower part of the doll is composed of coiled metallic wires, forming its legs, which are embellished with beaded anklets in blue, yellow, and red, resting on square black bases that resemble shoes. This artistic piece combines an array of textures and patterns, showcasing cultural craftsmanship and attention to detail, presenting an eye-catching display of traditional artistry and vivid color contrasts.

Name/Title

Beaded Doll

Entry/Object ID

2022.33.5

Description

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

Collection

Dolls

Dimensions

Height

17 in

Width

5 in

Depth

4 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

CLOTH, BEAD, Fur

Color

Red, Blue, Green, White, Yellow, pink

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Terry Wallerstedt