Doll Item Number: 1060/66 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Stuffed female doll with long black hair, a beaded buckskin outfit, and beaded moccasins. A naturalistic face is painted on the head. Hair is sectioned into two long braids. Two long, beaded earrings with a matching choker. Dress, leggings, and moccasins feature multicoloured geometric beading. Dress has a fringe in several places.
Iconographic Meaning
Depicts wife of 1060/46.
Narrative
The documentation from the Sisters of Saint Ann Museum says this was collected by Mrs. O'Brien and possibly acquired in 1950.
Item History
- Made in North America before 1950
- Owned by Sisters of Saint Ann Museum
- Owned by B.C. Provincial Museum before September 6, 1985
- Received from B.C. Provincial Museum (Transferring institution) on September 6, 1985
What
Who
- Culture
- Plains
- Previous Owner
- Sisters of Saint Ann Museum and B.C. Provincial Museum
- Received from
- B.C. Provincial Museum (Transferring institution)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- North America
When
- Creation Date
- before 1950
- Ownership Date
- before September 6, 1985
- Acquisition Date
- on September 6, 1985
Other
- Item Classes
- beadwork
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 44
- Accession Number
- 1060/0066