DOLL

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image showcases a handmade beaded ornament or keychain designed in the shape of a person, with intricate details made from colorful beads in shades of red, blue, yellow, orange, black, and white, forming a patterned representation of traditional attire. This beaded figure appears to have a distinct headpiece decorated with light blue and red beads, while the face comprises white beads accented with red and black, suggesting facial features. The body is dressed in what looks like vivid blue clothing with orange accents, and the pants are detailed with sections of blue beads, incorporating a white threaded belt around the waist area. The figure is adorned with a sash or strap made from a beige fabric, which possibly serves as a hanging loop. Appendages representing arms and legs are made from rows of beads, displaying careful craftsmanship. Additionally, a beige and scalloped tag-like element is attached to the strap, potentially for labeling or identification purposes.

The image showcases a handmade beaded ornament or keychain designed in the shape of a person, with intricate details made from colorful beads in shades of red, blue, yellow, orange, black, and white, forming a patterned representation of traditional attire. This beaded figure appears to have a distinct headpiece decorated with light blue and red beads, while the face comprises white beads accented with red and black, suggesting facial features. The body is dressed in what looks like vivid blue clothing with orange accents, and the pants are detailed with sections of blue beads, incorporating a white threaded belt around the waist area. The figure is adorned with a sash or strap made from a beige fabric, which possibly serves as a hanging loop. Appendages representing arms and legs are made from rows of beads, displaying careful craftsmanship. Additionally, a beige and scalloped tag-like element is attached to the strap, potentially for labeling or identification purposes.

Name/Title

DOLL

Entry/Object ID

662/16154

Description

INDIAN BEAD DOLL MADE BY NAVAJO INDIANS

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

Dimensions

Height

3 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Beads

Condition

Overall Condition

Good