Seed Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a whimsical, handmade figurine shaped like a horse, crafted entirely from brown seeds and pods. The head has a textured surface with small, dark bead-like eyes, and a subtle, rounded snout. The mane is formed by a series of round, smooth seeds that encircle the top of the head. The main body and legs are constructed with elongated, darker seeds arranged closely together, creating a braided appearance. The arms are made from a series of interconnected round seeds, ending in star-shaped seed "hands." The entire figure rests on a plain, white fabric background, with a small, white tag attached to one leg, bearing the numbers "2025.153" written on it.

The image shows a whimsical, handmade figurine shaped like a horse, crafted entirely from brown seeds and pods. The head has a textured surface with small, dark bead-like eyes, and a subtle, rounded snout. The mane is formed by a series of round, smooth seeds that encircle the top of the head. The main body and legs are constructed with elongated, darker seeds arranged closely together, creating a braided appearance. The arms are made from a series of interconnected round seeds, ending in star-shaped seed "hands." The entire figure rests on a plain, white fabric background, with a small, white tag attached to one leg, bearing the numbers "2025.153" written on it.

Name/Title

Seed Doll

Entry/Object ID

2025.15.41

Description

This small figure is made out of different kinds of seeds/nuts with carved eyes, mouth and nostrils From the collection of Gladys Rinehart