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Object Number
2008.10.3
Display Title
Doll, woman with plant fiber bundle, affixed to stand
Descriptions
Object Description
Doll, woman with plant fiber bundle. Body of vegetal fiber-wrapped wire; cloth face with embroidered features; woven textile plaid skirt in orange, yellow, black and green; blue yarn sash; black shirt with red and yellow brocade; white carrying cloth hangs from head, over black and white head covering; feet nailed to wooden stand
Inventory Description
Doll, standing woman, holding plant fiber in both hands, headgear
Classification
- Toy
Department
Ethnographic
Date
ca. 1957-1963
Culture
- Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Guatemala
Dimensions
Overall: 15 x 6 x 6 cm (5 7/8 x 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
2008.10.3
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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