DOLL

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays a handmade cloth doll against a dark blue background. The doll features a painted face with expressive eyes and black hair. It is dressed in traditional attire, including a red long-sleeved blouse, embellished with small reflective sequins, and a dark green vest. Around its neck is a beaded necklace highlighted by a central blue bead. The doll's waist is cinched with a blue textured sash adorned with a band of silver sequins. Most striking is the doll's pink skirt, which is adorned with a blue floral pattern, adding a splash of color and vibrancy. The craftsmanship suggests attention to cultural detail, with the attire reflecting a folk or ethnic style, demonstrating a sense of heritage and artisanal skill intrinsic to the design. The label attached to the doll suggests it might have been part of a collection or used for educational purposes, representing cultural attire from a specific region or community. The overall presentation of the doll conveys a charming and intricate representation of traditional craftsmanship.

The image displays a handmade cloth doll against a dark blue background. The doll features a painted face with expressive eyes and black hair. It is dressed in traditional attire, including a red long-sleeved blouse, embellished with small reflective sequins, and a dark green vest. Around its neck is a beaded necklace highlighted by a central blue bead. The doll's waist is cinched with a blue textured sash adorned with a band of silver sequins. Most striking is the doll's pink skirt, which is adorned with a blue floral pattern, adding a splash of color and vibrancy. The craftsmanship suggests attention to cultural detail, with the attire reflecting a folk or ethnic style, demonstrating a sense of heritage and artisanal skill intrinsic to the design. The label attached to the doll suggests it might have been part of a collection or used for educational purposes, representing cultural attire from a specific region or community. The overall presentation of the doll conveys a charming and intricate representation of traditional craftsmanship.

Name/Title

DOLL

Entry/Object ID

662/16143

Description

GIRL

Collection

NATIVE AMERICAN

Made/Created

Place

Continent

North America

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

Four Corners Region

Country

United States of America

Culture/Tribe

Navajo
Native American

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good