#489

Siberian Circa Eskimo Doll with Carved Wooden Head
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$500 / $700
Description
23" (58 cm.) Carved wooden head with natural dark finish, deeply grooved facial complexion, defined eye sockets and nose, painted outlined brown eyes, closed mouth, black yarn hair, firmly stuffed oversize (original) body, and wearing original (worn) kidskin hooded suit. According to museum records, the doll is identified as Siberian Yupik Eskimo who reside on St. Lawrence Island in Alaska. Circa 1930.