India: A dancing girl of Kashmire

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows an intricately designed doll wearing a traditional outfit, featuring a vibrant purple dress with gold trim along the edges. The dress includes sequined and beaded embellishments, adding texture and sparkle. The doll's visible hand showcases further detailed beadwork. Its head is adorned with a tall headdress, embellished with small decorative elements, and covered with a light pink fabric extending downwards. The face of the doll is finely painted, with expressive eyes and red lips, bringing life and character to the figure. The entire sculpture stands on a small gold base.

The image shows an intricately designed doll wearing a traditional outfit, featuring a vibrant purple dress with gold trim along the edges. The dress includes sequined and beaded embellishments, adding texture and sparkle. The doll's visible hand showcases further detailed beadwork. Its head is adorned with a tall headdress, embellished with small decorative elements, and covered with a light pink fabric extending downwards. The face of the doll is finely painted, with expressive eyes and red lips, bringing life and character to the figure. The entire sculpture stands on a small gold base.

Name/Title

India: A dancing girl of Kashmire

Entry/Object ID

2022.10.208

Description

National and Folk dolls of Asia and North Africa. From the Saroff Doll Collection