Name/Title
Doll
About this object
This wooden, jointed doll made with a pen knife in the 1920s, exhibits the Catlins trait for improvisation. The end result is rugged, well -used and not without a touch of humour or horror. This unique doll has opossum fur for hair, silver metal pins embedded into the wood to create a mouth and nailed beads to represent eyes.
Maker
Nind, George (Mr)
Maker Role
Maker
Date Made
1920s
Place MadeOceania, New Zealand, South Island, The Catlins, Tarara
Medium and Materials
organic, vegetal, wood
organic, animal, fur, possum fur
processed material, metal
processed material, textile
Measurements
h 450mm x w 190mm
Medium
Subject and Association Keywords
the family. marriage. women, children. child development
Credit Line
From the collection of Owaka Museum Wahi Kahuika, The Meeting Place "a rest on your journey"
Object Type
Toy
Object number
CT77.220