Wonderful vintage handmade folk-art doll measuring approximately 5” tall, featuring an unusual body constructed from very fine natural plant fibers formed into a gauze-like mesh, rather than conventional molded plastic or cloth construction.
The doll has hand-stitched facial features, black fiber hair, multiple strands of tiny gold-tone beads around the neck, and an elaborate traditional-style costume made from brightly patterned red and green textiles. Her full layered skirt and blue overskirt are finished with colorful ric-rac trim.
A particularly interesting feature is the doll’s construction: beneath the clothing, the body is visibly formed from layers of fine brown plant fiber that have been shaped and hand stitched together. The exact fiber has not been identified; it may be a locally processed bast or leaf fiber, but no specific plant material is attributed without documentation.
The doll’s precise country or cultural origin is also unknown. She appears consistent with handmade Latin American or Caribbean folk/tourist craft traditions, but is being offered as unidentified folk art rather than attributed to a specific culture.
Condition:
Vintage used condition with expected age-related wear, loose fibers/threads and minor textile wear. Handmade construction and irregularities are part of the character of the piece. Please review photographs closely.
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