Braided Ponytail Doll in Red made by Josephine Smith Duncan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a handcrafted figurine made from various small beads and components, arranged to resemble a person. The figure features red beads with patterned markings forming the body, limbs, and head, adorned with decorative accents like green beads around the neck and waist. The head is topped with a red hat-like bead, and a distinct facial expression is painted on a white bead. The arms and legs are connected with metallic elements that give the piece a jointed look. A string is attached to one hand, contrasting against the textured white background of bubble wrap.

The image shows a handcrafted figurine made from various small beads and components, arranged to resemble a person. The figure features red beads with patterned markings forming the body, limbs, and head, adorned with decorative accents like green beads around the neck and waist. The head is topped with a red hat-like bead, and a distinct facial expression is painted on a white bead. The arms and legs are connected with metallic elements that give the piece a jointed look. A string is attached to one hand, contrasting against the textured white background of bubble wrap.

Name/Title

Braided Ponytail Doll in Red made by Josephine Smith Duncan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1587

Description

Red and green pattern beaded doll of a man with possible Asian origin. Under his red hat shaped like a flower is a brown braided pony tail. From a collection of dolls made by Mrs. John Duncan/assorted materials /painted eyes/yarn hair/bodies made with beads, buttons, lace, ribbon jewelry, other materials/approximately 134 dolls, from the Doll Museum Collection.