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Doll
Museum of Anthropology at UBC

during 1938
Object > Artwork
Related School
Morley (AB)
Creators and Contributors
Luta Powderface
Culture
Stoney
Place Made
Morley, Alberta
Description
A tiny fabric doll with a cream-coloured skirt that has light brown, brown, and orange diamond-shaped geometric pattern. The upper body is wrapped around with a pink fabric that has a rose pattern. There is a white hood over the white face without facial features.

Themes

Operation of the IRS System (narrative thread)

More Information

Repository
Museum of Anthropology at UBC
Repository Object Identifier
537/6
Display Measurements
overall: 7.5 cm x 4.5 cm x 2.3 cm
Materials and Techniques
fibre
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