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Guatemala Female Doll Made from Fabric, Wire, and Yarn Holding Infant (Close Up)

Guatemala Female Doll Made from Fabric, Wire, and Yarn Holding Infant (Close Up)

Figure of woman holding a baby. The woman's body is made from burlap, and she has yarn covered wire for her hands. Her apron is batik. Her face, and the face of the baby are hand embroidered with yarn. Her scarf is made from a rough net material. The doll is completely hand sewn. Although this doll was made by women who live on the outskirts of Guatemala City in an impoverished area called "Esperanza" (Hope), and sold by UPAVIM Crafts, it resembles dolls that are referred to as Peruvian Chancay burial dolls. The figure is 10 inches (25 cm) tall.

For the story, visit Maya Story: The Rabbit and the Coyote

Galleries: Central America, Child, Female, Guatemala
Keywords: All_Guatemala_Dolls, Central America, Guatemala, baby, batik, burlap, doll, embroidered, female, figurine, hand made, hand sewn, handcrafted, lady, net, wire, woman, yarn
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: 0.05
F Number: 22
Original Dimensions: 3744×5616
Picture Orientation: Portrait
GPS Coordinates: 28°3'40.85"N 82°24'36.26"W
Picture Number: 23609