Kurent figure

NameDoll

CultureSlavic

Date1964

Place madeBelgrade, Yugoslavia, Europe

Place madeSerbia or Montenegro (former Yugosalvia), Southeastern Europe, Europe

MediumFur, leather, metal bells, wood, straw, fabric

Dimensions9 7/16 × 5 3/16 × 1 15/16 in. (23.9 × 13.2 × 5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Diana Baker, A.2018.35.1

Object numberA.2018.35.1

ProvenanceThis doll was purchased by the donor at a Kurentovanje festival while she was traveling through Europe in 1964. She believes that it was in a mountain town east of Belgrade but does not recall the name of the town. If her recollection is accurate, this area was then part of Yugoslavia; today the town would now be located in Serbia or Romania.

DescriptionSlavic Kurent figure from the former Yugoslavia (now Serbia or Romania)