Skookum Indian Dolls

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts two small dolls crafted with intricate detailing and dressed in traditional clothing. The larger doll is adorned with a green and red outfit, complemented by a bead necklace and a headband, while its facial features include rosy cheeks and black hair. It stands next to a smaller doll, which is swaddled in a colorful blanket featuring hues of yellow, red, and dark blue. The smaller doll's head peeks out of the wrap, also donning a headband and showcasing similar rosy cheeks and dark hair. Both dolls are positioned on a textured, light-colored fabric that enhances their vibrant attire and detailed craftsmanship.

The image depicts two small dolls crafted with intricate detailing and dressed in traditional clothing. The larger doll is adorned with a green and red outfit, complemented by a bead necklace and a headband, while its facial features include rosy cheeks and black hair. It stands next to a smaller doll, which is swaddled in a colorful blanket featuring hues of yellow, red, and dark blue. The smaller doll's head peeks out of the wrap, also donning a headband and showcasing similar rosy cheeks and dark hair. Both dolls are positioned on a textured, light-colored fabric that enhances their vibrant attire and detailed craftsmanship.

Name/Title

Skookum Indian Dolls

Entry/Object ID

2019.37.27 A-B

Description

A is a 6.5” Skookum Indian Doll with black hair and brown eyes. Wearing a red shirt and tan pants. Brown moccasins and a green shawl. B is a 3” Skookum Indian Doll with black hair and brown eyes. She is wearing a red headband with a yellow feather and is wrapped in a multi colored shawl.

Collection

Dolls

Color

Red, Yellow, Green