Male and female dolls
Maker
Unknown, Diné (Navajo)
MediumGlass beads, cloth, yarn, Sequins, printed ribbon
DimensionsFemale 11 3/4” H; Male 11 1/2” H
Credit LineMuseum Purchase; Funded by Lynne Woehrle ’87 and Holger Foersterling
Object numberNA2008.62A, B.WOE
DescriptionFemale (19A) & male (19B) Navajo cloth dolls w/leather hands, painted facial features, hair buns, white & turquoise glass bead earrings & necklaces. Female wears purple velvet dress w/ white rickrack, sequin & bead trim, print underskirt, plaid underpants, ribbon belt. Male wears purple velvet shirt, white velvet pants, ribbon headband & belt, leather bandolier bag.
ClassificationsToys
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