Sauk-Fox: Chief Black Hawk

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a handcrafted doll adorned in a detailed traditional outfit, likely representing a cultural figure. The doll features intricate beadwork and fringe detailing on its attire, with vibrant colors such as red, blue, yellow, and white used for decorating the sand-colored fabric. The doll wears necklaces made of multicolored beads, enhancing its layered look. Its head is topped with light, wispy hair, while its facial features are meticulously carved and painted, including pronounced eyes and a distinct mouth. Earring-like decorations are placed on either side of its face, adding to its character. The overall posture is sturdy as it stands on a flat base, with its hands seemingly holding black, feather-like adornments, contributing further to the cultural representation and artistic expression embodied in the sculpture. The craftwork reflects a keen attention to detail, symbolizing traditional artistry and cultural heritage.

The image shows a handcrafted doll adorned in a detailed traditional outfit, likely representing a cultural figure. The doll features intricate beadwork and fringe detailing on its attire, with vibrant colors such as red, blue, yellow, and white used for decorating the sand-colored fabric. The doll wears necklaces made of multicolored beads, enhancing its layered look. Its head is topped with light, wispy hair, while its facial features are meticulously carved and painted, including pronounced eyes and a distinct mouth. Earring-like decorations are placed on either side of its face, adding to its character. The overall posture is sturdy as it stands on a flat base, with its hands seemingly holding black, feather-like adornments, contributing further to the cultural representation and artistic expression embodied in the sculpture. The craftwork reflects a keen attention to detail, symbolizing traditional artistry and cultural heritage.

Name/Title

Sauk-Fox: Chief Black Hawk

Entry/Object ID

2022.10.340

Description

The Indians of North America series, No 2. (From the Catlin painting-1830.). From the Saroff Doll Collection