Antique Indian Doll

By Susanh, 29 March, 2014
Description

We know nothing about this doll other than it has been in our family for as long as we can remember.  We are hoping someone can tell us something about it and possibly put a value on it.  We appreciate any help you can give us.

Category
Dolls and Plush Toys
Medium
cloth body, buckskin clothing with bead work, possibly human hair.
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
14 inches tall
Date Period
late 1800's - early 1900's
History
We don't know anything about the dolls background other than it has been in the family for a very long time.
Price Paid (If known)
unknown
For Sale?
No
Photos

Phoenixguy1954

10 years 8 months ago

Lakota Beaded and Quilled Doll 1880-1890  beaded doll from the early Reservation period, possibly Pine Ridge Agency

This is what I think you have.. I wish I had this in my hands, so I can see if thread is cotton or skew.. is leather new or buffalo. hair Buffalo tail hair,  Most dolls with Quills are Lakota..

I'm Shoshone (Indian). Do you live near the Lakota   Sioux Resevation? I would take this to the Tribal Council and see if they would buy it or just tell you 100% it's Lakota doll. ..send then photos...The really well dressed dolls like this sell for $1000.00s.. 

Cheyenne   Doll, early 20th century, Northern or Southern Plains, Buckskin, hair, beads, cloth, pigment,   This also what I think it is. but leanning more to Lakota. because use of Quills..Cheyenne used lots of handmade bells.... I wish you lots of luck on this Doll.    

thread and sinew-sewn Some of the  dolls sell at auction for only $ hundreds.. $100.00 to $800.00.. 

Good Luck
 

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Hello,

Thank you for responding to me about our doll.  I just checked to see how the clothing was sewn and it appears cotton thread was used. We'll check out Lakota Souix and see if we can find an answer to the mystery of this doll.  We are wondering tho, if the Lakota Souix were settled in the Dakotas.  Our grandparents lived in S Dakota in the very early 1900's until they left sometime in 1930's.

Thanks again for your input.

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I read the article from the link you sent.  Very interesting.  This little doll is giving me and education.  Thanks

 

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