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Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentAfrica

Beaded leather doll

NameDoll
CultureBUSHMAN
Datec.1980
Place madeKalahari, Botswana, Africa
MediumLeather, metal, glass beads, thread
DimensionsOverall: 4 5/16 x 3 1/8 x 1 3/4 in. (11 x 8 x 4.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Girard Foundation Collection, Museum of International Folk Art, A.1983.9.91
Object numberA.1983.9.91
DescriptionLeather doll with two layers of beaded capes and front apron. The doll has a crown like piece on its head, two lenghts of leather on either side, with beading and zipper details throughout.