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Hearst Museum object titled Burial doll, accession number 2-71874, described as Originally thought to be American Indian. Later accredited to South Sea. Carved wood female with small breasts. Heavy features and head or head dress that is flat point. No feet but stands on base. Girdle of deer thongs and 6 dew claws. Similar to shaman’s rattle. H = 10.5”.

Hearst Museum object titled Doll, accession number 2-71863, described as Salishan woman doll [Angeline]. Skookum type; w/ carved wooden face covered w/ crepe paper or corn husk, beaded eyes, inked featuers, grey mohair hair. Body is a stump w/ pegged wooden legs/shoes. Dressed in printed fabric skirt and blouse, multi colored commercial “indian” blanket. Wears 2 beaded neclacses & carries a cane. H = 12”.