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Original Skookum Indian Doll with Papoose

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Original Skookum Indian Doll with Papoose
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For your consideration in this lot we have a original Skookum Indian doll with papoose originating from the mid 20th century. The Skookum doll was developed by Mary Dwyer McAboy (1876-1961) who was from Missoula, Montana. She began by carving apple head dolls and production evolved over the years from composition to plastic. Production of the Skookum dolls ended in the 1960's. This doll has wooden legs and is wrapped in a printed fleece blanket with a red and white cloth head cover. The doll is shown holding a dark haired papoose in the blanket wearing a red haed band. The piece comes with a antique shop tag and a metal stand. The doll shows good condition overall with some minor wear indicative of age. The doll measures 10 3/4" tall by 4 1/2" wide.