doll in cradleboard; beige cloth-wrapped head, black cloth on front, beige on back, beige yarn wrappings; cradleboard is of split peeled twigs. l. 27cm.
Donor:
Scott H. Ryerson and University Appropriation
Collection place:
Sonora, Mexico
Verbatim coll. place:
Mexico, Sonora, Desemboque, Seri
Collector:
Scott H. Ryerson
Collection date:
July 1975
Materials:
Cotton (textile) and Yarn
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Dolls (figurines)
Function:
6.2 Toys, Children’s Utensils, Objects used in the Education of Children
Context of use:
traditional doll. maker, Sara Villalobos, is ca. 75 - 80 yrs. old. this is her only form of livelihood except for begging. dolls made from rags, etc. $4.00 retail
Department:
Mexico, Central America, and Caribbean area
Dimensions:
length 27 centimeters
Loans:
S1986-1987 #30: SFO Museum (April 21, 1987–June 11, 1987)