Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image showcases a handcrafted figurine of a donkey made from tightly woven straw, which is assembled in intricate patterns to form the body, legs, and ears, giving it an artistic and rustic appearance. The donkey is adorned with colorful yarn decorations, primarily in red and yellow, which wrap around its neck and back, adding vibrant contrast to the natural straw color. Positioned atop its back is a small, white, clay-like jar that appears to be woven into the straw, signifying a traditional burden carried by such animals. Attached to one of the donkey's legs is a white tag with handwritten text that reads "Straw Donkey 2017.04.22," suggesting it might be a cataloged item or a souvenir with specific significance or origin. The background consists of a neutral surface and a dark backdrop, which effectively highlights the details and craftsmanship of the straw donkey, emphasizing the texture and careful handiwork involved in its creation.

The image showcases a handcrafted figurine of a donkey made from tightly woven straw, which is assembled in intricate patterns to form the body, legs, and ears, giving it an artistic and rustic appearance. The donkey is adorned with colorful yarn decorations, primarily in red and yellow, which wrap around its neck and back, adding vibrant contrast to the natural straw color. Positioned atop its back is a small, white, clay-like jar that appears to be woven into the straw, signifying a traditional burden carried by such animals. Attached to one of the donkey's legs is a white tag with handwritten text that reads "Straw Donkey 2017.04.22," suggesting it might be a cataloged item or a souvenir with specific significance or origin. The background consists of a neutral surface and a dark backdrop, which effectively highlights the details and craftsmanship of the straw donkey, emphasizing the texture and careful handiwork involved in its creation.

Name/Title

Doll

Entry/Object ID

2017.40.22

Description

Donkey/ woven with straw/ ceramic vases/ yarn harness on yellow and red and green/ 8 tall X 5 long X 3 wide

Collection

Dolls

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

8 in

Width

3 in

Length

5 in

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 10, 2017