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Title: 1930s Skookum Native American Dolls Mix Match Set of 4

Description: 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, she has plastic mocassins and mohair hair that is damaged. 7in X 2w 1- Skookum postage figure papoose with a leather headband. She has mohair material hair and a red gingham blanket and a note attached; the note says "today I haven't time it sounds like a poor excuse but that's the truth and so I'll say hello with this papoose!" 7in X 3in.

Dimensions: Creator:
Skookum (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 4
Style:
Native American (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Plastic,Patchwork
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1930-1939
Date of Manufacture:
1930
Condition:
GoodWear consistent with age and use. Wear with the male figurine, hid clothing is dematerializing, there is slight chipping over time, otherwise good condition.
Seller Location:
Van Nuys, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: 20511311stDibs: LU947425951702

Reserve: $855.00

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