Burma Long Necked Woman of Karen Saroff Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a handcrafted doll adorned in cultural attire, standing on a square base painted in shades of green and yellow. The doll wears a white blouse with gold trim and a pink patterned skirt, complemented by numerous decorative elements like copper and silver coils wrapped around its neck, arms, and legs. It sports a vibrant headdress and its face is carefully painted with red lipstick and detailed features. The addition of colorful beaded necklaces and bracelets enhances its intricate design, emphasizing the skill and attention to detail in its construction.

The image features a handcrafted doll adorned in cultural attire, standing on a square base painted in shades of green and yellow. The doll wears a white blouse with gold trim and a pink patterned skirt, complemented by numerous decorative elements like copper and silver coils wrapped around its neck, arms, and legs. It sports a vibrant headdress and its face is carefully painted with red lipstick and detailed features. The addition of colorful beaded necklaces and bracelets enhances its intricate design, emphasizing the skill and attention to detail in its construction.

Name/Title

Burma Long Necked Woman of Karen Saroff Doll

Entry/Object ID

2022.10.1

Description

Long Necked Woman of Karen Saroff Doll dressed in white, pink, and red with copper bands and beads of numerous colors on a green and yellow base. Member of the “Folk Dolls of Asia” Series for Burma.

Use

“Folk Dolls of Asia” Series

Context

The Long Necked Woman of Karen Saroff Doll is of historical importance to the Doll Museum of Saint Joseph, Missouri.

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Dolls

Dimensions

Height

11 in

Width

4-11/16 in

Depth

4-11/16 in

Length

11 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Paper, METAL (COPPER ?), Beads, CLOTH

Color

Green, Red, pink, Black, Yellow, Brown

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Places

Notes

Saroff