Pequot: King Phillip. “Dressed in Buckskin, and partly in trades goods. His belt and headdress is of wampum.

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a handcrafted doll with a detailed, culturally-inspired design. The doll wears an elaborate costume that includes a beige dress with multicolored beadwork on the edges and accessories, such as a necklace, that enhance its intricate appearance. The doll is adorned with a light blue cape draped gracefully over its shoulders. The headpiece matches the dress with similar bead patterns and a feather, further adding to its distinctive look. The figure is holding a staff in one hand, indicating a possible ceremonial or symbolic role. The boots feature detailed designs akin to the dress, with small colorful dots that provide a cohesive look. The craftsmanship suggests a blend of traditional artistic elements, reflecting cultural heritage or storytelling themes. The expression on the doll's face is carefully painted, featuring significant detail around the eyes and mouth, giving it an expressive demeanor. The entire composition sits upon a simple base, suggesting stability and display purposes, making it not only an artistic creation but also a possible collector's item or cultural artifact.

The image depicts a handcrafted doll with a detailed, culturally-inspired design. The doll wears an elaborate costume that includes a beige dress with multicolored beadwork on the edges and accessories, such as a necklace, that enhance its intricate appearance. The doll is adorned with a light blue cape draped gracefully over its shoulders. The headpiece matches the dress with similar bead patterns and a feather, further adding to its distinctive look. The figure is holding a staff in one hand, indicating a possible ceremonial or symbolic role. The boots feature detailed designs akin to the dress, with small colorful dots that provide a cohesive look. The craftsmanship suggests a blend of traditional artistic elements, reflecting cultural heritage or storytelling themes. The expression on the doll's face is carefully painted, featuring significant detail around the eyes and mouth, giving it an expressive demeanor. The entire composition sits upon a simple base, suggesting stability and display purposes, making it not only an artistic creation but also a possible collector's item or cultural artifact.

Name/Title

Pequot: King Phillip. “Dressed in Buckskin, and partly in trades goods. His belt and headdress is of wampum.

Entry/Object ID

2022.10.333

Description

The Indians of North America series, No.5. (From old sketch, Library of Congress). From the Saroff Doll Collection