Object Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
1973.010.060 |
Object Name |
Doll |
Description |
This masculine doll is dressed in clothing traditional clothing of the Ottoman Empire or its descendent countries. This doll wears a headdress consisting of a white yarn sarik or turban with a pink/red peak, likely the underlayer. The turban is missing a decoration on the front, likely a jewel. The long kaftan (outer robe) has fur trim. A yellow kusak (sash) holds the striped robe closed. A checked underlayer is visible underneath. The trousers are barely visible but are likely baggy salvar. The babouche (slippers) sit in front of the doll on the floor. The doll is kneeling in a upholstered chair with white fabric and red vine patterns. There are cylindrical armrests on each side of the doll. There is another striped fabric underneath the slippers, possibly a rug. The left hand holds prayer beads while the right holds the mouth piece of a hookah that sits by the chair. The face is painted fabric. |
Collection |
Harris Family Collection |
Place of Origin |
Middle East/Israel |
Material |
fabric, paper, paint, wood |
Search Terms |
Middle Eastern Culture Costume Ottoman Empire sacred |