Cherokee Man

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a crafted figurine of an Indigenous person standing on a wooden base. The figure is adorned in brown attire with intricate yellow and red patterns, including a fringed sash and decorative elements on the sleeves and leggings. The clothing is highlighted by yellow tassels and painted motifs, accompanied by a beaded necklace. The figure holds a staff decorated with colorful braids in one hand, and they wear a headdress featuring feathers in shades of pink and orange. The overall craftsmanship highlights cultural representation through vivid detail and vibrant colors.

The image depicts a crafted figurine of an Indigenous person standing on a wooden base. The figure is adorned in brown attire with intricate yellow and red patterns, including a fringed sash and decorative elements on the sleeves and leggings. The clothing is highlighted by yellow tassels and painted motifs, accompanied by a beaded necklace. The figure holds a staff decorated with colorful braids in one hand, and they wear a headdress featuring feathers in shades of pink and orange. The overall craftsmanship highlights cultural representation through vivid detail and vibrant colors.

Name/Title

Cherokee Man

Entry/Object ID

2022.10.355

Description

Cherokee Man: Miss Indian at the time of the removal of the Cherokees to Oklahoma (from a old sketch made around 1832. Perhaps of French drawing) From the "Indians of North America Series No. 5" from the Saroff Doll Collection