Original Bean Angel Appraisal

Courage Original Bean Angel Doll

This is a vintage Courage Original Bean Angel doll, specifically a 'Native American Style' variant. The doll features a soft-sculpted brown fabric body filled with beans or pellets, giving it a seated, weighted feel. It has a molded vinyl or plastic head with a warm brown complexion, painted brown eyes, and black rooted hair styled in distinctive thick braids fastened with dark bands. A white braided headband adds a decorative touch. The angel is dressed in a metallic gold-toned tunic featuring cream-colored fringe detailing at the neckline and hem, reflecting a stylized indigenous aesthetic. Large, white iridescent quilted wings are attached to the back, providing the 'angel' characteristic. The doll appears to be in very good vintage condition, retaining its original green and yellow cardstock hang tag attached to the left hand. There are no obvious signs of fabric rot, staining, or plastic degradation visible in the image. These dolls were popular collectible gift items typically produced in the late 20th century, specifically the 1990s. The construction shows mass-market quality typical of novelty collectibles from that era, with an emphasis on thematic charm and tactile materials.