Doll

HM2017.01.20

Laotian Doll with Fruit Basket
Title
Laotian Doll with Fruit Basket
Creation Date
circa 1970 – 1973

Dimensions

13 1/2 in H x 3 1/2 in W

Width is measured shoulder-to-shoulder. 2 5/8 in for the width of the wooden base.

Description

The doll  is standing on a wooden block in a Laotian cultural attire. She has her hair in a bun with gold hair accessories. There are also gold earrings, necklaces and cuff bracelet on each wrist. The doll has a gold shirt with gray and black multi-colored saibai along with a brown/black embroidered fold-over wrap skirt. She's also holding a bamboo tray with different fruits in it.

Geographic Notes
Bought in Vientiane, Laos by Clarice Osborn in the early 1970s. Osborn brought them with her to the US in Brenham, TX.

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