Lot 165

1950's Navajo Beaded Male & Female Skookum Dolls

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 are these 1950's Navajo beaded, male & female, ceramic skookum dolls. The dolls show traditional southwest Native American design with human hair on both; the male shows garments identifying him with a trade seed bead ornament hung along the right hand side of the doll and a ceramic face. The female skookum doll shows great craftsmanship with a velvet dress and a beaded border on the dress and around her neck; she also adorns a bracelet on her left hand. The condition of these dolls is good with no obvious signs of damage; however, there is some wear consistent with age. The measurements of the dolls are 19" x 7" x 3" and 19" x 10" x 3".