#F652

North America/Florida

Tribal Group: Seminole

Doll, traditional shawl with rickrack, and skirt with traditional patchwork and rickrack. Beaded necklace. Head and body of palmetto husk. The coiffure is traditional headware.

Contemporary

Size: approx. 9.5" h

Unknown maker

Was US$135

Fort Myers, FL. 33908 239-482-7025 800-305-0185

Seminole Indian dolls were created as playthings, as training aids for youngsters
and to demonstrate traditional Seminole crafts, such as patchwork, which was
used extensively on full-sized clothing.

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