Hawaii Chieftain

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a standing doll adorned in an elaborate costume made of yellow and brown feathers that cover most of its body, giving it a striking and colorful appearance. The doll's head features carefully painted facial features, including eyes and a mouth, contributing to its distinct expression. Atop its head, more feathers create a headdress-like plume, enhancing the doll's festive and cultural look. Around its neck, it wears a white beaded necklace that adds an additional layer of ornamentation. Its arms are made of a material that appears to be fabric or similar, matching the brown tone of its feet. The doll stands on a rectangular base painted with green and yellow hues, suggesting a natural or earthy setting. The background is simple and mostly blank, with a hint of wood and white materials partially visible, keeping the focus entirely on the intriguing and artistic design of the doll.

The image depicts a standing doll adorned in an elaborate costume made of yellow and brown feathers that cover most of its body, giving it a striking and colorful appearance. The doll's head features carefully painted facial features, including eyes and a mouth, contributing to its distinct expression. Atop its head, more feathers create a headdress-like plume, enhancing the doll's festive and cultural look. Around its neck, it wears a white beaded necklace that adds an additional layer of ornamentation. Its arms are made of a material that appears to be fabric or similar, matching the brown tone of its feet. The doll stands on a rectangular base painted with green and yellow hues, suggesting a natural or earthy setting. The background is simple and mostly blank, with a hint of wood and white materials partially visible, keeping the focus entirely on the intriguing and artistic design of the doll.

Name/Title

Hawaii Chieftain

Entry/Object ID

2022.10.138

Description

"Hawaii: A Hawaiian Chieftan of the old days wearing a robe of feathers and a feathered helmet and carrying a (Kahili) or fly-trap also made of feathers" (National Geographics) From the "Primitive and Aborigines Peoples of the World Series" from the Saroff Doll Collection