Burma Male Kekawngdu Drum Dancer Saroff Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a small, intricately crafted figurine dressed in traditional attire, showcasing a blend of vibrant and soft colors. The figure wears a pink, textured shirt adorned with golden horizontal lines, and a multicolored patterned skirt below. It holds a distinctive, oval-shaped drum slung over its shoulder with a braided strap, indicative of a cultural or musical theme. The figurine stands on a small, square platform painted in shades of green and yellow, contrasting with the deep blue background. The facial features of the figurine are delicately painted, giving it an expressive look, and it wears a grayish cap on its head. Its footwear is depicted as simple sandals, complementing the traditional ensemble. The overall design suggests a focus on cultural representation, attention to detail, and artistic craftsmanship, likely intended for decorative or cultural appreciation purposes.

The image depicts a small, intricately crafted figurine dressed in traditional attire, showcasing a blend of vibrant and soft colors. The figure wears a pink, textured shirt adorned with golden horizontal lines, and a multicolored patterned skirt below. It holds a distinctive, oval-shaped drum slung over its shoulder with a braided strap, indicative of a cultural or musical theme. The figurine stands on a small, square platform painted in shades of green and yellow, contrasting with the deep blue background. The facial features of the figurine are delicately painted, giving it an expressive look, and it wears a grayish cap on its head. Its footwear is depicted as simple sandals, complementing the traditional ensemble. The overall design suggests a focus on cultural representation, attention to detail, and artistic craftsmanship, likely intended for decorative or cultural appreciation purposes.

Name/Title

Burma Male Kekawngdu Drum Dancer Saroff Doll

Entry/Object ID

2022.10.5

Description

Burma Male Kekawngdu Drum Dancer Saroff Doll from the “Folk Dolls of Asia” series. Doll is dressed in pink, green, red, yellow, white, and orange and carrying a drum made of plaster and basket material on a green and yellow base.

Use

“Folk Dolls of Asia” Series

Context

Saroff Dolls are 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

BASKETRY, CLOTH, Paper, Plaster, BEAD

Color

Red, pink, Cream, Green, Yellow, White

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Places

Notes

Saroff