Description:

North America, United States, ca. 1989 CE. A toddler-sized figure created in the style of early 20th-century Skookum dolls, though produced long after original Skookum doll production ceased. The figure features a ceramic head finely painted with expressive facial details and applied synthetic hair. The stuffed body is dressed in a batik-dyed pant leg repurposed as a tunic, which is covered by a patterned woolen blanket in the classic Skookum style. Additional details include a beaded necklace, red feather hair ornaments, and beaded moccasins adorning the feet. Etched into the nape of the neck is a copyright symbol, a faint name likely reading "H. Dominick," and the year "1989." While not an original Skookum product, this figure pays homage to the iconic aesthetic, blending folk art tradition with modern collectible appeal.

Provenance: private Studio City, California, USA collection; ex-Liza Minnelli Collection

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#194933

  • Condition: Abrasion to forehead. Fading and some discoloration to the fabric. Good condition.

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