Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a handcrafted figure made from woven straw, adorned with vibrant, multicolored decorations resembling flowers or feathers. This figure, which seems to be a sort of bird or possibly a festive representation, is intricately assembled with natural materials that have been skillfully braided and styled into a dynamic posture, giving it an artistic and lively appearance. Notably, the colorful additions appear to be made from synthetic fibers in shades of pink, yellow, orange, red, and blue, adding a sense of playful contrast against the earthy tones of the straw. In the background, there is a soft-focus view of a room featuring cabinets with glass doors, suggesting a setting that might be a craft studio, a gallery, or a cultural exhibition space. The figure itself is tagged with "Bahamas," implying its origin or thematic inspiration, and it rests on a surface that appears to be covered in a soft, white material, possibly a display case or a tabletop meant for showcasing the piece.

The image depicts a handcrafted figure made from woven straw, adorned with vibrant, multicolored decorations resembling flowers or feathers. This figure, which seems to be a sort of bird or possibly a festive representation, is intricately assembled with natural materials that have been skillfully braided and styled into a dynamic posture, giving it an artistic and lively appearance. Notably, the colorful additions appear to be made from synthetic fibers in shades of pink, yellow, orange, red, and blue, adding a sense of playful contrast against the earthy tones of the straw. In the background, there is a soft-focus view of a room featuring cabinets with glass doors, suggesting a setting that might be a craft studio, a gallery, or a cultural exhibition space. The figure itself is tagged with "Bahamas," implying its origin or thematic inspiration, and it rests on a surface that appears to be covered in a soft, white material, possibly a display case or a tabletop meant for showcasing the piece.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1075

Description

Doll/Woven thin wood/colorful decorations woven throughout/7"x7"x6".

Collection

Doll Museum

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

7 in

Width

7 in

Depth

6 in

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Dec 23, 2014