Guatemalan Dolls

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts two handmade dolls dressed in traditional attire, standing on a wooden base that is labeled "Guatemala." One doll is draped in a vibrant, multicolored woven skirt and a patterned black and white top, holding a green ceramic jug in her arm while balancing a bundle of sticks on her head. The other doll is clad in a checkered shirt and blue pants, holding a brown ceramic pot in her hands. Both dolls have expressive painted faces and red fabric head coverings that add to their cultural representation. The craftsmanship highlights attention to detail, demonstrating traditional Guatemalan artistry.

The image depicts two handmade dolls dressed in traditional attire, standing on a wooden base that is labeled "Guatemala." One doll is draped in a vibrant, multicolored woven skirt and a patterned black and white top, holding a green ceramic jug in her arm while balancing a bundle of sticks on her head. The other doll is clad in a checkered shirt and blue pants, holding a brown ceramic pot in her hands. Both dolls have expressive painted faces and red fabric head coverings that add to their cultural representation. The craftsmanship highlights attention to detail, demonstrating traditional Guatemalan artistry.

Name/Title

Guatemalan Dolls

Entry/Object ID

2025.15.43

Description

Two handmade dolls in traditional attire, featuring colorful woven patterns and red headscarves. One doll balances a stack of wood on its head while holding a green jug, while the other holds a brown pot, both standing on a wooden base From the collection of Gladys Rinehart