Red Viking Woman Doll made by Josephine Duncan

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a handmade doll-like figure composed of various colored beads. The figure has a head made of a small, painted bead that includes facial details with black dots for eyes and other slightly faded features, along with a metallic headpiece. The body consists of larger red beads, forming a round upper section and a skirt-like lower section. The arms are articulated with red and white beads, and the hands have small loops at the ends. The legs are made of intertwined white beads, resembling a spiral or twisted design, and terminate in similar loops as the hands, suggesting points for attachment or movement. The entire assembly is laid on a light brown surface, which provides a plain contrast to the vibrant red of the beads, highlighting the artistic and handcrafted essence of the figure. This unique and creative piece represents a fusion of craft and design, showcasing the imaginative use of simple materials to create a distinct three-dimensional object that evokes a sense of whimsy and charm.

The image shows a handmade doll-like figure composed of various colored beads. The figure has a head made of a small, painted bead that includes facial details with black dots for eyes and other slightly faded features, along with a metallic headpiece. The body consists of larger red beads, forming a round upper section and a skirt-like lower section. The arms are articulated with red and white beads, and the hands have small loops at the ends. The legs are made of intertwined white beads, resembling a spiral or twisted design, and terminate in similar loops as the hands, suggesting points for attachment or movement. The entire assembly is laid on a light brown surface, which provides a plain contrast to the vibrant red of the beads, highlighting the artistic and handcrafted essence of the figure. This unique and creative piece represents a fusion of craft and design, showcasing the imaginative use of simple materials to create a distinct three-dimensional object that evokes a sense of whimsy and charm.

Name/Title

Red Viking Woman Doll made by Josephine Duncan

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.1605

Description

A 2 inch bead doll wearing a red dress with white boots and white gloves. She is also wearing a silver Viking helmet on top of her head. She is laying on a tan paper background. 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.