Siam Monkey God Ramayan Dancer Saroff Doll

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a colorful figurine dressed in a vibrant outfit, featuring a combination of materials like fabric and adorned with bright, glossy details. The figure has an expressive face painted with intricate designs and is wearing an elaborately decorated costume in shades of pink, gold, and cream. The attire includes a long robe embellished with shiny buttons and intricate trims, accentuating its attention to detail. The figure stands on a square pedestal, and its pose gives the impression of movement or storytelling, with one arm extended outward. The background is a deep, plush purple, which contrasts elegantly with the colorful dress of the figurine, highlighting its craftsmanship and cultural significance.

The image depicts a colorful figurine dressed in a vibrant outfit, featuring a combination of materials like fabric and adorned with bright, glossy details. The figure has an expressive face painted with intricate designs and is wearing an elaborately decorated costume in shades of pink, gold, and cream. The attire includes a long robe embellished with shiny buttons and intricate trims, accentuating its attention to detail. The figure stands on a square pedestal, and its pose gives the impression of movement or storytelling, with one arm extended outward. The background is a deep, plush purple, which contrasts elegantly with the colorful dress of the figurine, highlighting its craftsmanship and cultural significance.

Name/Title

Siam Monkey God Ramayan Dancer Saroff Doll

Entry/Object ID

2022.10.6

Description

Siam Monkey God Ramayan Dancer Saroff Doll from the “Folk Dolks of Asia and North Africa” Series. Doll is dressed in pink and grey cloth with gold and silver bands, sequin detailing, and a red, green, and yellow painted face on a tin base.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Doll

Nomenclature Class

Toys

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Height

12 in

Material

PAINT, PAPIER MACHE, SEQUINS, Fabric

Color

pink, Red, Blue, White, Green

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Places

Notes

Saroff