DepartmentAfrica
n'wana (doll / child figure)
NameDoll / Child Figure
CultureTsonga
Datemid-20th century
(not assigned)South Africa, Africa
MediumMetal, glass & plastic beads, cloth, thread, buttons
Dimensions7 × 9 1/2 in. (17.8 × 24.1 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, museum purchase, A.2015.46.1
Object numberA.2015.46.1
DescriptionAbstract beaded doll comprised of white, blue, red, and green horizontal beaded bands, top of doll's cyllindrical body or "head" has red, blue, and white circular, concentric bands, doll has abstract facial features on one side, bottom of doll has decorative fabric attached
mid-20th century
c. 1965
20th century
c.1980
