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Antique Native American Doll, Sioux 'Plains Indian', 19th Century

About the Item

Constructed of native tanned hide with trade beads and horse hair, this doll is wearing a traditional period dress and moccasins. A nomadic tribe, the Sioux territory included parts of present-day North and South Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Montana, Illinois and south-central Canada.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Native American (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Denver, CO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 193001stDibs: LU1004628999312
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