Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a handmade doll from North Africa, featuring detailed craftsmanship and rich cultural elements. The doll is adorned with an outfit made of colorful fabric pieces, including a red, blue, and black skirt, and a top embellished with circular patterns in contrasting colors. Shells are sewn onto the shoulders, adding texture and authenticity to the attire. The doll's face is simply stitched, with black beads used for the eyes, giving it a distinctive expression. Accessories like white beads embellish the hair, representing a traditional hairstyle. The tag attached to the doll reads "Nrth Africa c120," indicating its origin. The entire piece is presented against a textured, light background, highlighting its intricate details and cultural significance.

The image shows a handmade doll from North Africa, featuring detailed craftsmanship and rich cultural elements. The doll is adorned with an outfit made of colorful fabric pieces, including a red, blue, and black skirt, and a top embellished with circular patterns in contrasting colors. Shells are sewn onto the shoulders, adding texture and authenticity to the attire. The doll's face is simply stitched, with black beads used for the eyes, giving it a distinctive expression. Accessories like white beads embellish the hair, representing a traditional hairstyle. The tag attached to the doll reads "Nrth Africa c120," indicating its origin. The entire piece is presented against a textured, light background, highlighting its intricate details and cultural significance.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

1999.1.47

Description

Doll, cloth. North Africa female. About 7 1/2" tall. Long black/red/blue & white skirt. Top with shells & reflective disks attached. Nose ring, beads attached to hair, long dark hair braided & in bun tied with red yarn.

Collection

Dolls

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Oct 1, 1999