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Description
Island Metal Doll Hanger 1950's series X. box 10
18” high and 6” wide
1950
Islands
Metal, cloth, and mixed medium
This doll is a metal doll made in the islands and follows the tradition of artist making dolls with materials that are available to them. This type of doll is sold to tourist, and tends to follow the format of a stereotypical island woman of bright colored clothing, headpieces, and dark complexion skin.
Keywords
Collectibles, Africa, African-American, Culture, Race, History