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Bermuda Banana Doll with Parasol (Full View)

Bermuda Banana Doll with Parasol (Full View)

Handcrafted Bermuda woman made from banana leaves, dried seeds, and dried flowers. She is wearing a long dress and a large hat. She has a parasol in her hand. Tag: "Bermuda Banana Doll. Hand Made in Bermuda of Banana Leaves. This doll was made in Bermuda entirely by hand by Barbie Shanks. Her body is a stick. Her dress, hat and bows are all made of banana leaves. Her flowers are dried Bermudiana flowers, Four O'clocks, Straw Flowers and Freesias. The umbrella is a Dutchman's Pipe pod. Each doll takes about 2 hours to make." The figure is 10 inches (25 cm) tall.

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Galleries: Adult, Bermuda, Dolls & Miniatures, Natural Materials, North America
Keywords: All_Bermuda_Banana_Doll, Bermuda, British, Hamilton, North America, banana leaves, dried leaves, female, hand made, handcrafted, island, lady, parasol, seeds, umbrella, woman
Photo Location: FCIT Photo Studio, Tampa, FL
Photographer: Dr. Ann E. Barron
Date of Photo: 05/30/2013
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure Time: 0.0666667
F Number: 18
Original Dimensions: 3744×5616
Picture Orientation: Portrait
GPS Coordinates: 28°3'40.85"N 82°24'36.26"W
Picture Number: 23449