Doll

Manufactured Doll

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a handcrafted doll lying on a textured white surface, wearing a deep red top with long sleeves and a matching headband adorned with a metallic, decorative strip around the waist. The doll's cream-colored pants extend to its red-footed base, with minimalist facial features that are stitched on, including small eyes, a nose, and lips. Additionally, the doll appears to have short, dark hair made from fibers, and its overall appearance evokes a sense of traditional craftsmanship, likely reflecting cultural attire or historical styles, adding character and charm to this unique piece. The doll's left arm, slightly bent, contrasts with the right arm, which seems more elongated, both constructed from a fabric that complements the color palette. This balance of hues, materials, and intricate detailing suggests a focus on handmade artistry that tells a story, inviting observers to ponder its origins and the hands that lovingly crafted this soft, expressive figure.

The image shows a handcrafted doll lying on a textured white surface, wearing a deep red top with long sleeves and a matching headband adorned with a metallic, decorative strip around the waist. The doll's cream-colored pants extend to its red-footed base, with minimalist facial features that are stitched on, including small eyes, a nose, and lips. Additionally, the doll appears to have short, dark hair made from fibers, and its overall appearance evokes a sense of traditional craftsmanship, likely reflecting cultural attire or historical styles, adding character and charm to this unique piece. The doll's left arm, slightly bent, contrasts with the right arm, which seems more elongated, both constructed from a fabric that complements the color palette. This balance of hues, materials, and intricate detailing suggests a focus on handmade artistry that tells a story, inviting observers to ponder its origins and the hands that lovingly crafted this soft, expressive figure.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

1999.1.61

Description

Navajo doll made out of cloth with a velvet shirt and metal buckle, made some time in the 1940s.

Collection

Dolls, Doll Museum

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

Four Corners Region

Country

United States of America

Culture/Tribe

Navajo
Native American