Female doll
Artist
Alice Mokie
(Diné (Navajo))
Date20th C
MediumGlass beads, cloth, yarn, sequins
Dimensions15” H (the dress adds an extra inch)
SignedUnder the left foot: Alice Mokie
Credit LineMuseum Purchase; Funded by Michael Taylor
Object numberNA2008.43.TAY
DescriptionFemale doll in a dark green velvet dress decorated with white floral ribbon and pink rickrack. A green petticoat, a white slip, and white undergarments are under the dress, Red boots cover her feet. Sequins and beads adorn the arms, front and back of the dress. Beads adorn her hair and represent jewelry on her hands. The signature of the artist is under her left foot.
ClassificationsToys
Collections
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Unknown, Diné (Navajo)
