THREE ASSORTED NATIVE AMERICAN OR FIRST NATIONS / ALASKA NATIVE DOLLS. Handcrafted dolls likely represent Indigenous peoples of North America, particularly those from Arctic or sub-Arctic regions. Center Doll: This doll strongly resembles traditional Inuit or Alaska Native craftsmanship. It is clad in a thick, fur-trimmed parka (or amauti for women's) with a prominent hood, typical of clothing designed for cold Arctic climates. Left Doll: This doll wears a long-sleeved dress or coat made of a dark, floral-patterned fabric over a darker skirt, combined with a red beaded cap and highly detailed, perhaps moccasin-style, footwear. Right Doll: This doll is dressed in a fringed outfit made of what looks like tanned hide or leather (possibly buckskin). It features extensive beadwork (red and white) around the neckline, waist, and on the moccasins. It has long, braided hair. This style is characteristic of many Plains or Plateau groups, but fringed hide garments were also used by many other Indigenous cultures across North America, including in the sub-Arctic.
