DepartmentAfrica

Sisal Doll

NameDoll

CultureWakamba People

Datec. 1975

Place madeKenya, Africa

MediumSisal

Dimensions13 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 3 in. (34.29 x 13.97 x 7.62 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.2531

Object numberA.1995.93.2531

Collections

The Lloyd Cotsen & Neutrogena Collection

DescriptionOne of three dolls (with 2530 and 2532). Stuffed doll utilizes two colors to create a pattern, as if the doll were wearing clothing; sisal; handwoven.

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