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NATIVE AMERICAN DOLLS

featuring work by Lakota artist
Rhonda Holy Bear


January 4 - February 3, 2018

Reception with Rhonda Holy Bear
Saturday, January 13th, 3-5 PM



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John Molloy Gallery is pleased to present Native American Dolls (January 4 to February 3, 2018), an exhibition and sale of antique Native American dolls from throughout North America, as well as a selection of contemporary dolls by the Lakota artist, Rhonda Holy Bear. There will be a reception for Ms. Holy Bear on Saturday, January 13th from 3 to 5 pm.
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Rhonda Holy Bear, Lakota artist, with her Ghost Dance Doll, 2017, at artist's reception, January 13, 2018
Rhonda Holy Bear, Ghost Dance Doll
Rhonda Holy Bear, Southern-style or Arapaho-style Ghost Dance doll. H 20", 1998
Rhonda Holy Bear Ghost Dance doll
Rhonda Holy Bear, Southern-style or Arapaho-style Ghost Dance doll, H 25”, 1998
Lakota doll
Lakota doll, c. 1885, 11.5”
Nez Perce Doll, late 19th Century
Nez Perce Doll, late 19th Century, H 12.5”
Apache doll
Apache doll, late 19th C., H 17”
Lakota doll
Lakota doll, c. 1885-95, extensive repair in back of dress due to wear – this doll was played with, H 18.5”
Navajo doll
Navajo doll, early to mid-20th C., H 15.5”
Woodlands doll, 19th C
Woodlands doll, 19th C., collected in Maine, H 13.5”
Hopi doll
Hopi doll, c. 1940-50s, H 13”, damage to cradle
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Native Alaskan doll Gold Rush Era (1880-1920) with marine ivory head
Native Alaskan doll, Gold Rush Era
Native Alaskan doll, Gold Rush Era (1880-1920), H 6.5"
Native Alaskan doll, Gold Rush Era
Native Alaskan doll, Gold Rush Era (1880-1920), H 6.5"
Native Alaskan dolls, Native Alaskan dolls, Gold Rush Era
Native Alaskan dolls, Gold Rush Era, with marine ivory heads (left 2) and wood head (right), H 5" and 7"
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