Indian child's Native American Leather Doll c. 1940's
Purchased years ago by a woman who has passed now, from her
private Native American collection. Very interesting child's play doll
with yarn hair and cloth scarf.
This measures approx. 11 inches and is believed to be made in the
Southwestern parts. Her face is all leather and it appears to have no
hands.
Believed to be soft dyed buckskin, leather that encompasses her clothing
and leggings. Her eyes are little black beads or buttons. Her nose is a
raised piece of the stitched leather
She is wearing a traditional dress with fringes and a fully beaded necklace, and around neck. Beaded mouth as well.
There is yarn framing her face which I believe is to be her hair and a
black cloth behind. I could be mistaken and that may be her hair. A
little
disheveled due to being played with.
These type dolls were sold in Northern Arizona in the early 1940 and
50s. Measuring approx. 7" tall. She's a unique doll, and in good
condition for the age.
Please see and enlarge photos and email with any questions prior to purchase. Thanks