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What are Native American dolls called?

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What are Native American dolls called?
There are a wide array of different dolls made by the various tribes of Native American peoples. Some of the most well-known are the kachinas made by the Navajo, Hopi and Pueblo peoples. Shop an array of Native American dolls on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Plateau and Ute Doll Cradleboard Collection
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Doll Cradleboard collection (Right to Left) 1. Ute cradleboard, 13”. Beaded edge with cross accents
Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Other

Seminole Doll Collection
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Impressive Seminole doll collection of 226 dolls. A three-generation collection. Ex. Bonhams
Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Objects

Materials

Fabric

Hopi Tasaf Katsina Doll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tasaf Katsina circa early to mid 1930s. Katsina dolls are visual representations of the katsinam, the
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Mid-20th Century Native American Objects

Materials

Other

Pair of Native American Yakama Dolls
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pair of Native American Yakama dolls. Basketry style, reminiscent of corn husk dolls. Male and
Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Objects

Materials

Grasscloth

Hopi Hemis Katsina Doll, 1935 -1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prayer Stick on back of Katsina. Katsina dolls are visual representations of the katsinam, the essential
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Other

Northwest Coast Wooden Doll with Thunderbird, Eagle Mask
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
, Philadelphia). History: Acquired from a Midwest doll collector. The doll was collected from Mary Thompson
Category

Vintage 1920s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

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