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537/1 Front / Recto
537/1 Front / Recto
537/1 Front / Recto

Doll

Museum of Anthropology at UBC

Object > Artwork
Related School
Morley (AB)
Culture
Stoney
Place Made
Morley, Alberta
Description
Baby doll that is wrapped in a thick carrier, or papoose, with laces down the front and beadwork around the sides; the back is plain. Top of carrier has a flap of fabric edged in lace; baby's head has a hood with same lace edging; face is only visible part of doll.

Themes

Operation of the IRS System (narrative thread)

More Information

Repository
Museum of Anthropology at UBC
Repository Object Identifier
537/1
Display Measurements
overall: 11.8 cm x 7.0 cm x 4.2 cm
Materials and Techniques
glass, fibre, skin, silk fibre
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