Traditional Dolls of the Iroquois Corn Husk Dolls


Corn Husk Doll

 Product Characteristics
Factors Affecting Price

 

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FOUND IN CANADA MEMBERS OF THE IROQUOIAN
CONFEDERACY

 

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Generally created by the Iroquios
Made by wrapping and trying corn husks in such a way as to take the human shape
They are dressed in traditional regalia
The hair on all of the dolls is black to reflect the Native people.
These dolls have no face for reasons- to help bring life and imagination to the child.

Corn Husk Doll

 

Corn Husk Doll

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Doll size (larger is generally more expensive)
Doll Attire (hand-made traditional regalia for a doll can be quite extravagant and add significant value to each item)
Scenes (Corn husk dolls can be fastened to a surface to form a group scene) The extravagance of the scene is reflected in price.
Beadwork on the doll can be extravagant and add to price.

 

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