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20th Century
8.75" H x 3.75" L x 5.125" W
Hand Crafted from Corn Husk, Leather, Felt, Fur, Yarn, Ribbon and Glass Seed Beads "Cutting Up" Nation - Mohawk Clan - Turtle
From a Private Colorado Collection
In Very Good Condition
Traditional Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) Corn Husk Dolls are a longstanding craft among Northeastern Native American peoples, particularly the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) Confederacy, dating back over a thousand years to the origins of corn agriculture. They are made from the dried husks of corn—one of the sacred "Three Sisters" (corn, beans, and squash)—soaked in water to become pliable, then twisted, folded, and tied into human figures. Every part of the corn plant was used sustainably, with husks also serving for mats, baskets, and more.
A key feature of traditional Iroquois corn husk dolls is that they have no face. This stems from a Haudenosaunee legend: The Corn Spirit created the first doll with a beautiful face to play with children and bring joy. The doll became vain, admiring her reflection and neglecting her purpose. As punishment, the Great Spirit removed her face, teaching humility. To this day, faces are not added as a reminder that no one is better than others.
Condition:
Very Good
Tribe:
Cherokee
Year Range:
1950 - 1975
Region:
MidWest to Southeast US
Dimensions:
8.75 in3.75 in5.13 in
Category:
Dolls - Other
