Authentic Lakota Indian Dolls

Enrolled member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe of Pine Ridge, South Dakota, Lakota Doll Artist Diane Tells His Name (Oglala) has been crafting dolls, stitching beadwork and making sketches and other art since childhood. Some of the dolls she creates has a story included. Each has a personality of its own. One of Diane's earliest creations, Fur Trader's Granddaughter has been accepted for accession into the American Indian Museum in Washington, DC.

Hudson Bay Red Ermine Developed for the Autry Museum's Fur Trader Exibit. Red felt, cowrie shells on yoke (front only). Black satin ribbons. Soft leather leggings. Black horse tail hair. Genuine ermine tails, buffalo/Indian nickel ear bobs. DOL45 - Hudson Bay Red Ermine....... $ 95.00

Prairie Dawn Woman Prairie Dawn Woman was created from inspiration by the South Dakota dawn-of-the-day, this doll reminds us of the natural beauty, serenity and hope we see in every day. She has glass beads throughout her outfit and her earrings are shell. Her hair is light brown horse tail. Leggings are buckskin. Her necklace is bone pipe and turquoise trade bead. Beaded on front only. Prairie Dawn Woman 10" tall and has a 8" armspan.. DOL46 - Prairie Dawn Woman Doll ... $ 150.00

She Shines in The Sun She Shines gold clippers shine lightly in the sun as she walks about the village. Her turquoise nugget earrings swing with every step she takes. Lovely as a dream. Broadcloth dress, glass beads, satin ribbon and gold plated clippers, beaded belt. Bone pipe and Kingman turquoise chip earrings. DOL47 - She Shines in The Sun Doll.... $ 160.00

Medicine Leaf Named for Diane's great-grandmother, Medicine Leaf is a medicine woman and mid-wife. Her black broad cloth dress is covered with clear glass beads. Earrings are gold plated metal coins, necklace is rust colored glass. Her belt and mox are gold-hued metal beads. Hair is horse tail. Doll body parts are brown broadcloth, machine sewn and attached by hand sewing. 10" tall and has a 8" armspan. DOL48 - Medicine Leaf Doll.... $ 170.00

 

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