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Doll, man with wooden pack on back, one of pair
Doll, man with wooden pack on back, one of pair
Object Number 2008.10.26.1
Display Title Doll, man with wooden pack on back, one of pair
Descriptions
Object Description Doll, man with wooden pack on back with plant fiber items. Body of vegetal fiber-wrapped wire; cloth face with embroidered features; orange and white checked pants; black and white brocade apron; white sash; blue shirt with black sleeves; pink neckerchief; orange head covering; feet nailed to wooden stand; damage to head covering; one of a pair with woman doll
Inventory Description Doll, standing man, wood framed pack on back with fiber bundles
Classification
  • Toy
Department Ethnographic
Date ca. 1957-1963
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala
Materials Pigment, Cotton fabric, Cotton yarn, Plant fiber, Wire, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 20 x 8.4 x 8 cm (7 7/8 x 3 5/16 x 3 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2008.10.26.1
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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