Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a collection of Guatemalan worry dolls, accompanied by a note explaining their cultural significance. The note details a legend in which Guatemalan children confide one worry to each doll at bedtime and place them under their pillows, with the belief that the dolls will take away their worries by morning. Below the note, four small, colorfully dressed dolls are arranged, each uniquely decorated with vibrant threads. These tiny figures lie next to a small, multicolored woven pouch bound with a dark string, which serves as a container for the dolls. The background consists of a textured white surface, creating a neutral backdrop for the vibrant elements. Overall, the image captures the traditional and cultural essence of these handcrafted worry dolls.

The image shows a collection of Guatemalan worry dolls, accompanied by a note explaining their cultural significance. The note details a legend in which Guatemalan children confide one worry to each doll at bedtime and place them under their pillows, with the belief that the dolls will take away their worries by morning. Below the note, four small, colorfully dressed dolls are arranged, each uniquely decorated with vibrant threads. These tiny figures lie next to a small, multicolored woven pouch bound with a dark string, which serves as a container for the dolls. The background consists of a textured white surface, creating a neutral backdrop for the vibrant elements. Overall, the image captures the traditional and cultural essence of these handcrafted worry dolls.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.512

Description

Guatemalan Worry Dolls/ 4 Crocheted/cloth eyes/yarn hair/different colors: 7/25/2008.

Collection

Doll Museum

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

1 in

Parts

Count

4

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 21, 2013