Jeffrey Tillou Antiques
Modoc Indian Dolls
description
Northeastern California
Ca. 1860-1875.
Pony beaded hide clothing with basket woven hat, seed ornament and some feather remnants.
Over-all in a fine state of preservation. Pigment on the faces has oxidized, some bead loss and wear to the clothing.
Period photos of the figures are pictured in the physician's 19th century home. See full documentation and provenance.
Included with the dolls are a miniature beaded bandolier bag, hide quiver and miscellaneous beads.
Heights of Figures (respectively): 21", 19", 8"
Ca. 1860-1875.
Pony beaded hide clothing with basket woven hat, seed ornament and some feather remnants.
Over-all in a fine state of preservation. Pigment on the faces has oxidized, some bead loss and wear to the clothing.
Period photos of the figures are pictured in the physician's 19th century home. See full documentation and provenance.
Included with the dolls are a miniature beaded bandolier bag, hide quiver and miscellaneous beads.
Heights of Figures (respectively): 21", 19", 8"