Doll
HM2017.01.29
from the collection of
Title
Akha "E-Kaw"Creation Date
circa 1970 – 1973Dimensions
10 1/4 in H x 3 1/2 in W
Width is measured shoulder-to-shoulder. 2 ½ in for the width of the wooden base.
Description
“E Kaw” is labeled on the bottom of the wooden block the doll is kneeling on. This doll belongs to the Akha ethnic group. “Ekaw” is a term many Akha people view as an offensive. The doll is wearing a black headwrap decorated with beads, silver coins, and colorful tassels. She has silver earrings, necklaces and cuff bracelets on. She has a black shirt with red lining and a black skirt with an embroidered yellow and green swirl apron in the front. In her arms, she is holding a sai fish trap.