DOLL

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a handmade cloth doll with distinct features and colorful adornments, set against a dark background. The doll has a face crafted from a light material with black eyes, a red stitched nose, and a carefully sewn red smile. Its hair is fashioned from black yarn styled into two side buns, adding a playful and charming touch. The doll is dressed in a brown costume embellished with a vibrant red fringe and intricate beadwork. It is adorned with a multicolored bead necklace draped around the neck, contributing to its decorative appearance. The arms are accentuated with orange beads, creating a cohesive look with the other embellishments. The legs are covered in brown fabric stitched with green and blue accents at the seams and feet, giving the figure a well-rounded and handcrafted aesthetic. Overall, the doll's detailed craftsmanship, use of vibrant colors, and variety of textures create an engaging, festive, and culturally intriguing piece.

The image depicts a handmade cloth doll with distinct features and colorful adornments, set against a dark background. The doll has a face crafted from a light material with black eyes, a red stitched nose, and a carefully sewn red smile. Its hair is fashioned from black yarn styled into two side buns, adding a playful and charming touch. The doll is dressed in a brown costume embellished with a vibrant red fringe and intricate beadwork. It is adorned with a multicolored bead necklace draped around the neck, contributing to its decorative appearance. The arms are accentuated with orange beads, creating a cohesive look with the other embellishments. The legs are covered in brown fabric stitched with green and blue accents at the seams and feet, giving the figure a well-rounded and handcrafted aesthetic. Overall, the doll's detailed craftsmanship, use of vibrant colors, and variety of textures create an engaging, festive, and culturally intriguing piece.

Name/Title

DOLL

Entry/Object ID

662/16158

Description

HAND SEWN/BEADED NECKLACE/ARAPAHOE BOY

Collection

NATIVE AMERICAN

Made/Created

Place

Continent

North America

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

Great Plains

Continent

North America

Culture/Tribe

Crow
Native American

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

6 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

YARN, Leather, Beads

Condition

Overall Condition

Good