North American Auction Company
Live Auction

New Year January Western Collector Sale

Sat, Jan 23, 2021 11:00AM EST
Lot 63

1930's Mint Female Skookum Doll w/ Child & Papoose

Estimate: $500 - $1,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Featured in this lot is this 1930's, mint female Skookum doll with a child in a papoose. The doll has a tag, reading "trademark registered Skookum (Bully Good) Indian U.S.A. Patent." The doll shows good, sturdy construction; it is made with a wooden frame, straw filling, ceramic-like face, and human hair. The piece shows a child over her left shoulder in a papoose and both wrapped in an Indian trade blanket. The condition of this doll is fair with a crack under the right-hand side of the chin, but otherwise it shows good, overall condition. The measurements of this Skookum doll are 17 1/2" x 6" x 4".