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aca. 1950
6.875" H x 2.25" L x 3.25" W
Hand Crafted in Fabric and Detailed Stitching with Glass Bead Necklaces
In Very Good Condition
Sally John was a Seminole artisan known for crafting traditional palmetto fiber dolls, which are iconic cultural artifacts of the Seminole and Miccosukee peoples of Florida. These dolls emerged in the early 20th century as both children's toys and items for the tourist trade, evolving from simple rag figures to intricate representations of Seminole attire and identity. Female dolls like those made by John typically feature a cone-shaped body without limbs, a rounded head, and detailed clothing reflecting traditional Seminole patchwork, beads, and hairstyles.
Provenance: From the Len and Toni Wood Private Collection, Laguna Beach, California
Condition:
Very Good
Tribe:
Seminole - Miccosukee
Year Range:
1950 - 1975
Region:
Southwest
Dimensions:
6.88 in2.25 in3.25 in
Category:
Dolls - Other
