Man Riding a Donkey Doll made by Josephine Smith Duncan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a small, intriguing pendant composed of various beads and materials. At the center of the pendant is a figure created from black spherical beads, with additional red and silver accents that define the head and neck area. This humanoid figure is attached to a black, donkey-like animal representation, giving the pendant an unusual yet captivating design. The beads are strung together in a manner that suggests movement and balance, while the attachment loop at the top indicates it is intended to be worn as a necklace or charm. The background is a simple, neutral-toned surface, focusing attention entirely on the pendant's unique and artistic craftsmanship, likely indicating cultural or symbolic significance, making it a curious and charming piece of decorative jewelry or art.

The image features a small, intriguing pendant composed of various beads and materials. At the center of the pendant is a figure created from black spherical beads, with additional red and silver accents that define the head and neck area. This humanoid figure is attached to a black, donkey-like animal representation, giving the pendant an unusual yet captivating design. The beads are strung together in a manner that suggests movement and balance, while the attachment loop at the top indicates it is intended to be worn as a necklace or charm. The background is a simple, neutral-toned surface, focusing attention entirely on the pendant's unique and artistic craftsmanship, likely indicating cultural or symbolic significance, making it a curious and charming piece of decorative jewelry or art.

Name/Title

Man Riding a Donkey Doll made by Josephine Smith Duncan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1575

Description

1 inch black beaded man with red hat riding a matching black donkey. From a collection of dolls made by Mrs. John Duncan/assorted materials /painted eyes/yarn hair/bodies made with beads, buttons, lace, ribbon jewelry, other materials/approximately 134 dolls, from the Doll Museum Collection.