Cornhusk Doll, 1920-1950
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Native Americans were the first to create cornhusk dolls. Most tribes used the dolls as toys for children. Some also used cornhusk dolls in religious ceremonies. During the Craft Revival beginning in the early 1900s, cornhusk dolls became popular again. Native Americans may have made this doll to sell to tourists. Her clothing and shoes are trimmed with beads.
Native Americans were the first to create cornhusk dolls. Most tribes used the dolls as toys for children. Some also used cornhusk dolls in religious ceremonies. During the Craft Revival beginning in the early 1900s, cornhusk dolls became popular again. Native Americans may have made this doll to sell to tourists. Her clothing and shoes are trimmed with beads.
Artifact
Cornhusk doll
Date Made
1920-1950
Place of Creation
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
72.177.211
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Almena Gray Wilde.
Material
Husk (Plant material)
Bead (Pierced object)
Cloth
Leather
Color
Yellow (Color)
Black (Color)
Beige (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 10.75 in
Width: 5.125 in
Length: 1.25 in
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