Doll

NameSculpture

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Date1990s

Place madeBrazil, South America

MediumMixed doll, wheel, tire and metal parts

Dimensions7 5/8 × 9 7/16 × 3 1/8 in. (19.4 × 24 × 8 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of David Jenness and Kenneth Alan Collins, A.2018.54.13

Object numberA.2018.54.13

ProvenanceDonated by Ken Collins and David Jenness; Jeness' father purchased these in Chile, ca. 1920s. These items are being offered by Ken Collins. Ken lived in Brazil in the 1990s and early 2000s when he collected the Brazilian items; David Jeness’ father lived in Chile around the 1920s when he collected the Chilean pieces. These were previously reviewed by Barbara Mauldin and were listed as a promised gift.

DescriptionRobot baby doll sculpture with large hand at front, fashion doll torso with legs as arms, baby doll head mounted on a motorized base with four wheels/tires.