Egypt: Sais Runner

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a handcrafted doll dressed in traditional attire, characteristic of a specific cultural background. It wears a white outfit with detailed gold embroidery on the vest, highlighting intricate craftsmanship. The doll's red sleeves contrast with the rest of its attire, and it is accessorized with a headpiece featuring a red stripe. Notably, the doll holds a black staff, lending an air of formality and authority. It stands on a sturdy base, ensuring balance, and the design showcases elaborate attention to clothing patterns and textures, embodying cultural artistry and traditional fashion through miniature representation.

The image shows a handcrafted doll dressed in traditional attire, characteristic of a specific cultural background. It wears a white outfit with detailed gold embroidery on the vest, highlighting intricate craftsmanship. The doll's red sleeves contrast with the rest of its attire, and it is accessorized with a headpiece featuring a red stripe. Notably, the doll holds a black staff, lending an air of formality and authority. It stands on a sturdy base, ensuring balance, and the design showcases elaborate attention to clothing patterns and textures, embodying cultural artistry and traditional fashion through miniature representation.

Name/Title

Egypt: Sais Runner

Entry/Object ID

2022.10.309

Description

Egypt: Sais Runner. A servant who runs before the carriages of people of consequences to clear the way (National Geographics) From the "National and Folk Dolls of Asia and North Africa" series from the Saroff Doll Collection