Native American doll with child (papoose) on back. Necklace and clothing in tact, including shoes. Following in stamped on shoes "TRADEMARK REQ SKOOKUM BULLY 0000 INDIAN PATENTED USA"
Was my mother's when she was a child. Curious whatever we can find out. Including value.
Hi Rich,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage Southwest Native American composition character doll
made by Skookum, circa 1950s-60s
Depicting a Southwest Native American mother with removable papoose, wearing Navajo style wool clothing, marked on the underside of her feet.
10 1/2 inches tall, with 3 inch tall papoose
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: inherited
$100-150*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
Hello Delia. The doll is 10.5" tall. The papoose (which is removable) is 3" tall.