Male artisan of the bazzars of Cario

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a handcrafted figurine of a person wearing a traditional outfit, standing against a dark fabric background. The figure wears a colorful, vertically-striped robe in shades of red, blue, and white, fastened with buttons down the middle and accentuated with a wide yellow sash around the waist. The figure's head is adorned with a red fez, and the facial features are painted on the surface, giving it a distinctive and charismatic expression. The figure's hands are positioned on the hips, and it is mounted on a rectangular wooden base. The overall appearance, with its vibrant colors and detailed design, suggests a representation of cultural attire, reflecting a traditional aesthetic that is charmingly captured in this handmade art piece.

The image shows a handcrafted figurine of a person wearing a traditional outfit, standing against a dark fabric background. The figure wears a colorful, vertically-striped robe in shades of red, blue, and white, fastened with buttons down the middle and accentuated with a wide yellow sash around the waist. The figure's head is adorned with a red fez, and the facial features are painted on the surface, giving it a distinctive and charismatic expression. The figure's hands are positioned on the hips, and it is mounted on a rectangular wooden base. The overall appearance, with its vibrant colors and detailed design, suggests a representation of cultural attire, reflecting a traditional aesthetic that is charmingly captured in this handmade art piece.

Name/Title

Male artisan of the bazzars of Cario

Entry/Object ID

2022.10.104

Description

National and folk dolls of Asia and North Africa Egypt: male artisan of the bazzars of Cairo National Geographic’s saroff doll collection