Zuni doll
Artist
Gay Harris
(Zuni)
Date2002
MediumGlass beads, cloth, Stone, canvas, turquoise, ribbon, lace
Dimensions18” H
SignedGay Harris Zuni 2002, signed on right knee
Credit LineMuseum Purchase; Funded by M. Andrea Campetella
Object numberNA2009.09.CAMA
DescriptionFemale doll with tan, stuffed cloth body, wearing turquoise paisley print dress with lace, ribbon, and silver rickrack trim over which she wears a traditional black wool dress with green and red yarn trim and belt, right side is laced with green and red yarn. She also wears a manta of red, black and white canvas, white wrap leggings and black slippers. She is adorned with turquoise nugget and bead necklace and blue and white bead earrings. Hair is in traditional buns and facial features are painted on.
ClassificationsToys
Collections
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Unknown, Diné (Navajo)
