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Doll

Object/Artifact

Indigenous cork husk doll. Doll has long black hair that is parted down the middle and is braided on either side. White headband around the forehead, with navy, red, and white beads there is a brown feather attached to the back of the headband. The doll has a top made of red fabric that is adorned with white beads down the center, around the bottom hem, and around the neck. The skirt is black with red hem and white, blue, navy, and red beads on it. The leggings underneath match the color of the skirt with white beads. The shoes have yellow and red beading.

2023.26.013

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Haudenosaunee

9-1/2 in

4-1/4 in

Corn Husk Doll

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