Carved paddle doll with arms and rounded base. Damage to bottom of rounded base possibly caused by termites, as several deep 'channels' in wood on back of figure. Head not present. Much wear to surface of paddle doll, with most of the decoration unidentifiable. There is a small black line delineating the collar, along with alternating groups of black and red dots (typically four) at the waist, with a possible red oval shape at the centre. There is also a possible pubic triangle depicted as well. Damage to right shoulder, with a large fragment from the surface missing. Decoration continues on back of figure.
Doll
Depth: 0.6 cm
Length: 13.3 cm
Width: 3.9 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1932) by Whyte, Edward Towry
Accession number: E.93.1932
Primary reference Number: 52823
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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