Doll
HM2017.01.02
from the collection of
Title
"Tai Daeng" (Red Tai)Creation Date
circa 1970 – 1973Dimensions
14 in H x 3 1/2 in in W
Width is measured shoulder-to-shoulder. 2 5/8 in for the width of the wooden base.
Description
The doll is labeled “Tai Daeng” on the base of the wooden block. Tai Daeng has a brown woven scarf on top of her head. Round silver earrings, silver and beaded necklaces with silver cuff bracelets. She is holding a round woven bamboo winnowing basket. Tai Daeng belongs to the Tai Daeng group, meaning Red Tai, in norther Vietnam and Laos.