DOLL

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a handmade doll lying on a deep purple surface. The doll is adorned in intricate attire, showcasing a tan leather vest embellished with colorful beads in shades of red, blue, and green. It wears a cream-colored shirt with fringed edges and maroon pants decorated with white stitched patterns. The doll's face is simple, featuring minimalistic facial features, and its hair is made from dark material. Additional beadwork adorns the collar and waist, contributing to the overall decorative appearance. The doll embodies a sense of cultural craftsmanship and artistic detail.

The image features a handmade doll lying on a deep purple surface. The doll is adorned in intricate attire, showcasing a tan leather vest embellished with colorful beads in shades of red, blue, and green. It wears a cream-colored shirt with fringed edges and maroon pants decorated with white stitched patterns. The doll's face is simple, featuring minimalistic facial features, and its hair is made from dark material. Additional beadwork adorns the collar and waist, contributing to the overall decorative appearance. The doll embodies a sense of cultural craftsmanship and artistic detail.

Name/Title

DOLL

Entry/Object ID

662/16146

Description

MAN/LONG PANTS/LEATHER SHIRT/MANY BEADS/EYES/CEREMONIAL COSTUME

Collection

NATIVE AMERICAN

Made/Created

Place

Continent

North America

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

Plains

Country

United States of America

Culture/Tribe

Needs to be Identified

Notes

Originally this artifact was identified as Winnebago. During in person consultation (3/18/24) with the Winnebago tribe, this artifact was IDed as not belonging to the Winnebago tribe. Suggested Ioway.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Parts

Count

1

Material

Beads, ONYX

Condition

Overall Condition

Good