Girl carrying fruit and flower offering on her way to temple

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a painted figurine of a person standing on a square base, dressed in traditional attire consisting of a white top with long sleeves and a colorful plaid skirt. The figurine is accessorized with a silver belt, matching bracelets, yellow earrings, and a beaded necklace. It is holding a silver tray above its head, filled with a vibrant arrangement of fruits, predominantly yellow bananas, and adorned with multicolored flowers. The tray is gently balanced by both hands, with its decorative handle extending upwards. The outfit and pose suggest a cultural or ceremonial significance, presenting a sense of grace and elegance.

The image depicts a painted figurine of a person standing on a square base, dressed in traditional attire consisting of a white top with long sleeves and a colorful plaid skirt. The figurine is accessorized with a silver belt, matching bracelets, yellow earrings, and a beaded necklace. It is holding a silver tray above its head, filled with a vibrant arrangement of fruits, predominantly yellow bananas, and adorned with multicolored flowers. The tray is gently balanced by both hands, with its decorative handle extending upwards. The outfit and pose suggest a cultural or ceremonial significance, presenting a sense of grace and elegance.

Name/Title

Girl carrying fruit and flower offering on her way to temple

Entry/Object ID

2022.10.225

Description

Folk dolls of Asia and North Africa series Bali girl carrying fruit and flower offering on her way to a temple National Geographic’s saroff doll collection