Doll
Dateca. 1940
Mediumfabric, plastic, basket reeds
Dimensions11 × 5 × 4 in. (27.9 × 12.7 × 10.2 cm)
ClassificationsRecreational Objects
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of the Pan American Woman
Object numberPC1974.114.2
DescriptionCommonly known as muñecas de trapo (rag dolls), these figures are designed to replicate traditional indigenous clothing. Primarily created as keepsakes for tourists, these dolls can be found in various forms in markets throughout Latin America. The doll is dressed in a traditional outfit, featuring a cotton skirt, a white shirt, a straw basket, and sandals. Its facial features are made from felt and small beads. The figure depicted resembles a farmer, providing a glimpse into the everyday life of South Americans.On View
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1933
1933
1933
