Bronze Beaded Soldier

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays a handmade ornament resembling a small humanoid figure, suspended against a textured, pale background. The figure is creatively assembled using various materials. The head is a combination of a pink bead atop a wooden element, crowned with a series of button-like objects in shades of green and black. The body consists of a larger, oval-shaped wooden piece, with arms made from a string of round, brown beads, suggesting joints. One arm holds a small, dark object, possibly a miniature tool or accessory. The legs are crafted from intricate, metallic components resembling mesh and cylindrical shapes, ending in tapered points that evoke a sense of elegance. A loop at the top indicates it can be hung, perhaps as a charm or decorative piece. The overall design is quirky, mixing rustic and artistic elements, embodying a blend of old-world craftsmanship and imaginative whimsy, making it both unique and visually engaging.

The image displays a handmade ornament resembling a small humanoid figure, suspended against a textured, pale background. The figure is creatively assembled using various materials. The head is a combination of a pink bead atop a wooden element, crowned with a series of button-like objects in shades of green and black. The body consists of a larger, oval-shaped wooden piece, with arms made from a string of round, brown beads, suggesting joints. One arm holds a small, dark object, possibly a miniature tool or accessory. The legs are crafted from intricate, metallic components resembling mesh and cylindrical shapes, ending in tapered points that evoke a sense of elegance. A loop at the top indicates it can be hung, perhaps as a charm or decorative piece. The overall design is quirky, mixing rustic and artistic elements, embodying a blend of old-world craftsmanship and imaginative whimsy, making it both unique and visually engaging.

Name/Title

Bronze Beaded Soldier

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1586

Description

3 inch soldier with bronze metallic and brown beads. Soldier has faint furrowed brows, a captains hat, and gun on his left hip. 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.