Doll

Object/Artifact

-

St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a small figurine or doll from Mozambique, characterized by a black face with painted white eyes and red lips. The doll is wearing a colorful patterned top with shades of yellow and blue, and is accessorized with a string tied around its neck. In its right hand, it holds a bundle of small, thin wooden sticks, possibly representing a traditional instrument or tool. The bottom half of the doll is covered with fabric resembling pants, indicating a traditional attire. Attached to the doll is a white tag labeled with handwritten text that reads "Mozambique," along with several numbers and the words "Doll, Black,” which might be used for cataloging or identification purposes. The background is blurred, suggesting the main focus is on the intricate details and cultural aspects of the doll.

The image shows a small figurine or doll from Mozambique, characterized by a black face with painted white eyes and red lips. The doll is wearing a colorful patterned top with shades of yellow and blue, and is accessorized with a string tied around its neck. In its right hand, it holds a bundle of small, thin wooden sticks, possibly representing a traditional instrument or tool. The bottom half of the doll is covered with fabric resembling pants, indicating a traditional attire. Attached to the doll is a white tag labeled with handwritten text that reads "Mozambique," along with several numbers and the words "Doll, Black,” which might be used for cataloging or identification purposes. The background is blurred, suggesting the main focus is on the intricate details and cultural aspects of the doll.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1059

Description

Doll/Black/Black Face and hands/Large White and Black Eyes/Red Lips/Removeable Multi-colored Straw Hat on Head/Yellow/Brown/Blue Print Long-Sleeved Shirt tied in Front at Waist/Blue Pants/Doll Holds a 2.5'" L Knife in the right hand and a Bundle of 6 sticks in the left hand/5.5"L x 3.25"W x 2.0"D.

Collection

Doll Museum

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

5-1/2 in

Width

3-1/4 in

Depth

2 in

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Dec 23, 2014