DOLL

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a handcrafted doll wearing a vibrant and eclectic outfit with various colorful embellishments. The doll's ensemble includes a fringed headdress adorned with feathers, a vest decorated with sequins, and a skirt featuring star-shaped accents. Bright ribbons are tied around its arms, and the doll's feet are clad in yellow tasseled boots, all against a dark background that highlights the colorful elements of its attire. The overall appearance of the doll suggests a handmade, folk-art style, possibly representing traditional or cultural significance, with a focus on intricate details and a festive appearance enhanced by the vivid colors and patterns incorporated into its garments.

The image shows a handcrafted doll wearing a vibrant and eclectic outfit with various colorful embellishments. The doll's ensemble includes a fringed headdress adorned with feathers, a vest decorated with sequins, and a skirt featuring star-shaped accents. Bright ribbons are tied around its arms, and the doll's feet are clad in yellow tasseled boots, all against a dark background that highlights the colorful elements of its attire. The overall appearance of the doll suggests a handmade, folk-art style, possibly representing traditional or cultural significance, with a focus on intricate details and a festive appearance enhanced by the vivid colors and patterns incorporated into its garments.

Name/Title

DOLL

Entry/Object ID

662/16813

Description

INDIAN DANCER/MADE OUT OF CLOTH/CEREMONIAL DRESS/BUSTLE

Collection

NATIVE AMERICAN

Made/Created

Place

Continent

North America

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

Shawnee Tribe
Native American

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

10 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

BUCKSKIN, Feather

Condition

Overall Condition

Good