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Object Number 2008.10.14
Display Title Doll, man with seed pod vessel and back bundle, affixed to stand
Descriptions
Object Description Doll, man with damaged seed pod vessel in right hand, wood bundle and basketry fan on back. Body of vegetal fiber-wrapped wire; cloth face with embroidered features; woven white and brown checked pants; brocaded apron; orange and yellow yarn belt; black and white brocaded shirt with woven checked shirt in light brown and white underneath; orange neckerchief; blue and white head covering; feet nailed and wired to wooden stand
Inventory Description Doll, standing man, holding pot in hand, fiber bundle and fan on back
Classification
  • Toy
Department Ethnographic
Date ca. 1957-1963
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala
Dimensions Overall: 14 x 5.7 x 5 cm (5 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2008.10.14
Credit Line Gift of Camilla M. Smith
Provenance
Collector Augustus Ledyard Smith (ca. 1957-1963 - ca. 1957-1963)
Donor Camilla M. Smith (ca. 1957-1963 - 6/30/08)

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