Samatra- Medicine man with staff of tribal emblem

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image showcases a handcrafted figurine of a person dressed in elaborate traditional attire with intricate patterns, featuring a red patterned headscarf and a long tunic made of rich, textured fabric adorned with gold and multicolored designs; the figure holds a tall, carved staff with a face-like carving near the top, adding an air of mysticism to its appearance, while its face displays distinctly painted features, including prominent eyes and a subtle smile, giving it a lifelike expression; the clothing combines various colorful fabrics, including a striped sash draped across the shoulder and a skirt with vibrant blue and red patterns, all standing on a green base, suggesting it is most likely a cultural or ceremonial representation, capturing the essence of a specific ethnic or cultural heritage, with attention to detail in the fabric and painted elements, resulting in a captivating, artistic piece that tells a story through its traditional costume and symbolic accessories.

The image showcases a handcrafted figurine of a person dressed in elaborate traditional attire with intricate patterns, featuring a red patterned headscarf and a long tunic made of rich, textured fabric adorned with gold and multicolored designs; the figure holds a tall, carved staff with a face-like carving near the top, adding an air of mysticism to its appearance, while its face displays distinctly painted features, including prominent eyes and a subtle smile, giving it a lifelike expression; the clothing combines various colorful fabrics, including a striped sash draped across the shoulder and a skirt with vibrant blue and red patterns, all standing on a green base, suggesting it is most likely a cultural or ceremonial representation, capturing the essence of a specific ethnic or cultural heritage, with attention to detail in the fabric and painted elements, resulting in a captivating, artistic piece that tells a story through its traditional costume and symbolic accessories.

Name/Title

Samatra- Medicine man with staff of tribal emblem

Entry/Object ID

2022.10.159

Description

Primitive and Aborigines Peoples of the World Series. From the Saroff Doll Collection