Iowa: Chief Mew-Hew-She-Kaw (White Cloud)

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a handcrafted figurine with detailed clothing and accessories, featuring a face painted with vibrant green handprint and adorned with beaded jewelry, including a necklace and large earrings. The figure is dressed in garments made of what appears to be faux fur and painted fabric, with intricate beadwork and designs in various colors on the clothing. Its arms have red striped patterns, and it holds a decorated item with colorful tassels. The figure stands upright on a dark rectangular base.

The image shows a handcrafted figurine with detailed clothing and accessories, featuring a face painted with vibrant green handprint and adorned with beaded jewelry, including a necklace and large earrings. The figure is dressed in garments made of what appears to be faux fur and painted fabric, with intricate beadwork and designs in various colors on the clothing. Its arms have red striped patterns, and it holds a decorated item with colorful tassels. The figure stands upright on a dark rectangular base.

Name/Title

Iowa: Chief Mew-Hew-She-Kaw (White Cloud)

Entry/Object ID

2022.10.320

Description

The Indians of North America, series No. 5; (from the Catlin painting). From the Saroff Doll Collection