#E866

North America/Florida

Tribal Group: Seminole

Doll, traditional shawl and skirt with rickrack, some patchwork on the skirt, Bead necklace. Palmetto husk head and body. The coiffure is traditional headware.

Age uncertain but not new.
Acquired in 1999

Size: approx. 12" h

Unknown maker

US$135

Fort Myers, FL. 33908 239-395-2200 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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