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Creator: Skookum
Southwest Genuine Skookum Native American Women Dolls - Set of 4 from 1930s
By Skookum
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four genuine Skookum dolls. Made with leather, real hair, wool, and fabric, these Native American dolls were the original American Girl....
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1930s American Native American Vintage Skookum Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fabric, Wool
1930s Skookum Native American Dolls Mix Match Set of 4
By Skookum
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The history of Skookum dolls starts with Mary McAboy filing two applications for patents for a doll or toy figure on November 29, 1913. After the popularity rose in 1920, They were factory-made dolls from the 1920s-1960s that resembled Native American people and were usually sold in tourist spots The word Skookum originated from the Chinook or Siwash traders of the American Northwest and has a few meanings. The main one attributed to the Skookum doll is Bully Good!
In this rare set, there are 4 Native American depicted dolls, 3 skookum, and one male figurine with an unknown background. These skookum dolls are suspected of being created in the early 1930s.
1- Figure of a woman and her baby on her back, with a wrapped blanket, flowered pants, and beaded mocassins 14in X 7in
1- A male figure wrapped/ clothed in fringed hide clothing. He has wooden moccasins worn over time (Hide is deteriorating due to age) 8in X 4w
1- Skookum doll wrapped with blanket, she is wrapped with cloth blanket and has a pink beaded necklace...
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1930s American Native American Vintage Skookum Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Plastic
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Skookum collectibles and curiosities for sale on 1stDibs.
Skookum collectibles and curiosities are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wool and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Skookum collectibles and curiosities, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider collectibles and curiosities by Native American Art, and Sioux Indian Art. Prices for Skookum collectibles and curiosities can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $800 and can go as high as $1,147, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $974.
Questions About Skookum Collectibles and Curiosities
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify Skookum dolls, first study their faces. The faces of the dolls always seem to look off to the side. Some have a label that says "Skookum Bully Good" on one foot. On 1stDibs, shop a range of expertly vetted Skookum dolls.