DOLL

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a handcrafted doll made of a textured, plant-like material with fringe details throughout the outfit, including the sleeves, hem, and pants. The doll's head is adorned with a frayed material resembling hair, and it has minimal facial features. Its arms are spread open, and a tag with numbers written on it is attached to one of its legs. The entire figure is set against a dark blue background, providing contrast, which highlights the intricate details of the doll's design and craftsmanship.

The image shows a handcrafted doll made of a textured, plant-like material with fringe details throughout the outfit, including the sleeves, hem, and pants. The doll's head is adorned with a frayed material resembling hair, and it has minimal facial features. Its arms are spread open, and a tag with numbers written on it is attached to one of its legs. The entire figure is set against a dark blue background, providing contrast, which highlights the intricate details of the doll's design and craftsmanship.

Name/Title

DOLL

Entry/Object ID

632/14976

Description

ESKIMO/MADE FROM INTESTINES OF A SEAL

Collection

NATIVE AMERICAN

Made/Created

Place

Continent

North America

Ethnography

Cultural Region

State/Province

Alaska

Country

Canada

Culture/Tribe

Eskimo
Native American

Notes

Accession book does not indicate geographic affiliation

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Parts

Count

1

Material

SEAL INTESTINES

Condition

Overall Condition

Good