Vintage Native American Papoose Doll Set in Box
Cultural Collectibles & Folk Art

Vintage Native American Papoose Doll Set in Box

This is a vintage ethnographic miniature set featuring a Native American-style papoose doll and associated miniatures, housed in its original gold-toned cardboard box with a clear acetate lid. The central figure is a small doll with a hand-painted face, possibly made of composition or high-quality plastic, featuring expressive eyes and rosy cheeks. The doll is wrapped in a tan felt or buckskin-style fabric 'papoose' carrier with decorative cord wrapping. Included in the set are several accessories: a small ceramic penguin figurine, a miniature leather-style shield with a painted Thunderbird motif and fringe, and a bundle of what appears to be dried sage or traditional herbs. The set also contains a small printed card bearing the name 'Alassandra Earl,' which may indicate the artist or the owner. The materials suggest a mid-20th-century origins (circa 1950s-1970s), often produced as high-quality souvenirs or collectibles. The condition is excellent, showing minimal wear to the components, with the box and lid intact, preserving the delicate fibers of the doll's hair and the crispness of the painted details on the shield and face. The craftsmanship is detailed, particularly in the miniature leatherwork and the facial rendering of the doll.

Estimated Value

$40 - $75

Basic Information

Category

Cultural Collectibles & Folk Art

Appraised On

December 20, 2025

Estimated Value

$40 - $75

Item Description

This is a vintage ethnographic miniature set featuring a Native American-style papoose doll and associated miniatures, housed in its original gold-toned cardboard box with a clear acetate lid. The central figure is a small doll with a hand-painted face, possibly made of composition or high-quality plastic, featuring expressive eyes and rosy cheeks. The doll is wrapped in a tan felt or buckskin-style fabric 'papoose' carrier with decorative cord wrapping. Included in the set are several accessories: a small ceramic penguin figurine, a miniature leather-style shield with a painted Thunderbird motif and fringe, and a bundle of what appears to be dried sage or traditional herbs. The set also contains a small printed card bearing the name 'Alassandra Earl,' which may indicate the artist or the owner. The materials suggest a mid-20th-century origins (circa 1950s-1970s), often produced as high-quality souvenirs or collectibles. The condition is excellent, showing minimal wear to the components, with the box and lid intact, preserving the delicate fibers of the doll's hair and the crispness of the painted details on the shield and face. The craftsmanship is detailed, particularly in the miniature leatherwork and the facial rendering of the doll.

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