Shawnee Chief Tecumseh

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a handcrafted doll representation of Shawnee Chief Tecumseh, part of the "Indians of North America" series, numbered No. 5. The doll is adorned with traditional attire, featuring a fabric garment decorated with intricate patterns. It is accessorized with a colorful bead necklace and a feathered headdress. The craftwork includes painted facial markings. The doll holds a ceremonial pipe in one hand. An inscription on the wooden base provides historical context, noting Tecumseh's lifespan from 1768 to 1813 and associating the piece with the "Saroff Doll Collection,".

The image shows a handcrafted doll representation of Shawnee Chief Tecumseh, part of the "Indians of North America" series, numbered No. 5. The doll is adorned with traditional attire, featuring a fabric garment decorated with intricate patterns. It is accessorized with a colorful bead necklace and a feathered headdress. The craftwork includes painted facial markings. The doll holds a ceremonial pipe in one hand. An inscription on the wooden base provides historical context, noting Tecumseh's lifespan from 1768 to 1813 and associating the piece with the "Saroff Doll Collection,".

Name/Title

Shawnee Chief Tecumseh

Entry/Object ID

2022.10.342

Description

The Indians of North America series No 5. Shawnee Chief Tecumseh 1768-1813. From a old print saroff doll collection