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Museum Collection Highlights
Cayambe
1858
S-91
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Doll
Title
Doll
Date
1925-1975
Medium
Textile, wood
Dimensions
Overall: 10 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. ( 26.7 x 11.4 x 7 cm )
Description
Costume figurine of unknown ethnic origin of woman in woven red skirt and white, red, purple, and yellow blouse with a turban holding a baby wearing a red woven robe, on a wooden base; possibly South or Central America, possibly the Middle East.
Object Number
INV.10923
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
