Vintage African Cloth Folk Art Doll with Woven Basket

This is a vintage handmade cloth folk art doll, likely of West African origin, possibly representing a female figure in traditional attire. The doll is constructed from stuffed brown fabric to form the body and face, with hand-painted or embroidered facial features including stylized elongated eyes and red lips. She wears a tall, pointed headwrap (gele) and an intricate floor-length dress made of patterned textile featuring a beige base with red and black geometric diamond and line motifs. A dark blue fabric shawl is draped over her shoulders. A notable accessory is a miniature woven fiber basket hanging from her right arm. The doll exhibits signs of age and handled wear, including visible fraying and loose threads on the shawl and edges of the garment, general fading of the fabric dyes, and light surface soiling consistent with a mid-20th-century piece. No visible maker's marks are present, which is common for authentic tourist-trade or community-made folk art. The craftsmanship shows careful attention to cultural attire and silhouette, making it a significant piece of textile ethnic art.