20th C. Native American Dolls - 6 Skookum: New World, America, California, 1920 to 1969. An intriguing set of 14 male and female Native American dolls, all standing and wrapped in polychrome blankets of geometric designs. All of these fascinating figurines feature round faces with slender eyes looking out to their right, slim eyebrows, flat noses, thin lips, and high cheekbones framed by long black hair and are dressed in linen and felt dresses, shirts, and pants of varying colors and patterns and tan moccasins. Many are additionally adorned with rosy cheeks, cloth or paper headbands, wooden and plastic beaded necklaces, and braided hair. A few exhibit additional ornaments, such as a feather, a bandana, a purse, or a baby. Although 6 include a Skookum marking on their foot, all are clearly influenced by the Skookum doll aesthetic. The composite medium of the dolls can help to date them; while the earlier dolls are mostly made of wood with dowel rod legs, bodies stuffed with twigs, leaves, straw, and grass, and feet wrapped in suede, leather, felt, or paper, the dolls made after 1948 are almost entirely plastic. Size of Largest: 5. 25" L x 4. 5" W x 15. 5" H (13. 3 cm x 11. 4 cm x 39. 4 cm). . Mary McAboy (1876 to 1961) started making Native American dolls wrapped in blankets with apple heads in 1913, following the tradition of her mother who frequently made apple head dolls to give to friends and sell at social events. Astounded by their popularity, she soon obtained a patent for their design and the name "Skookum", a slang term from the United States Pacific Northwest meaning excellent or mighty. In 1920, Mary joined forces with the H. H. Tammen Company and began mass production and nationwide distribution of her Skookum dolls, which gradually changed from apple head dolls to dolls completely made from plastic composite, and continued to oversee production until her death in 1961. An excellent representation of her work, these dolls are just a small example of her business empire. . Another example of a Skookum doll can be found at Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College under the accession number 987. 35. 26724. . . Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection. . All items legal to buy/sell under U. S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. . . A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. . We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. . #157426 Condition Some miniscule fraying and apertures of fabric and chipping to paint as commensurate with age. Some of the material on the shoes has started to peel, leg of one is detached, and head of another caved in. One doll without legs may not be a Skookum doll, but seems very much influenced by the Skookum aesthetic. Otherwise very nice with remarkable remaining pigment.
DOLL - Lot of two composition Skookum dolls, one 17" with an elaborate beaded leather outfit, the other 15" with a label on the bottom of one foot reading, "Skookum (Bully Good) Indian", appropriately dressed, excellent condition.
Collection of Papoose & Cradleboard Dolls c. 1950s: For your consideration is this collection of papoose and cradleboard dolls, circa 1915 - 1950's. There are 12 dolls in this collection, with a variety of style to the decoration and to the type of cradleboard design. The largest of these is a birch wood constructed cradle board with a small Skookum doll included. The smallest of the Skookum dolls shows a trade blanket wrap with a cradle board. The measurements of these papoose and cradle boards range from 2 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 1" to 8 1/2" x 4 1/4" x 2 1/2".
Three Skookum Dolls, Washington State, 20th century, together with a small carved and painted figure of a Native American man. Estimate $200-250 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Skookum lot. 10" Female Skookum doll with papoose on shoulder under blanket. Doll has suede mocassins. 4" Papoose that was probably a mailer on a cradle board. Backing is missing.
Two Skookum Dolls each height 12 1/2 inches: Two Skookum Dolls. SECOND QUARTER 20th CENTURY. one doll with label on foot featuring a whirling log. each height 12 1/2 inches Condition For condition inquiries please contact Alexandria Dreas at alexandriadreas@hindmanauctions. com
COLLECTION OF 22 SKOOKUM DOLLS Many of the dolls bearing the Skookum paper label -
COLLECTION OF 21 SKOOKUM DOLLS Many of the dolls bearing the Skookum paper label. The largest h. 16 in. -
FIVE SKOOKUM DOLLS. Two male figures with patterned blankets. 15'' h. and 11'' h. Three female figures two with children. All are wearing plastic shoes marked Skookum. 8 1/2'' h. to 10 1/2'' h. Some spotting discoloration wear.
FOUR DOLLS AND A NAVAJO BLANKET VEST. Twentieth century. Man's vest made from a blanket with cloth interior and silver conchos. Label "A Design by Hester, Santa Fe, NM". 23"l. And four dolls. Wood carved Inuit with partial seal skin clothes and a small child. 15.5"l., composition and wood doll with cloth clothes 14"h. and a miniature Seminole doll and Skookum doll, 3"h. Varying wear and loss.
Group of Ethnic-dressed Dolls of the World and Little Girl Dolls, approx. twenty-nine dolls of the world, including three Skookum dolls and nine Japanese costumed, six assorted little girl dolls, a small bisque "Bye-lo" baby doll, and a wind-up plush knitting teddy bear, ht. 2 to 22 in. Estimate $300-500 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Three Native American Dolls including two Skookums dolls 11-inch and 14-inch and one antique cloth hand-made doll mounted in frame.
MIXED LOT FROM THE COLLECTION OF MAISIE ARNETT SHIRLEY NELSON (1897-1993) Native American crafted and Native American inspired, first half 20th Century, includes Weller "Souevo" pot, beaded hide "can" purse, "Skookum" doll, Plains and Woodlands beaded garters (approx. 15 pieces) Provenance: Property of Maisie Arnett Nelson of Arapaho, Oklahoma
"Eyes Left, " & Female Skookum Dolls w/ Children: For your consideration is this pair of female Skookum dolls with children; both dolls are wrapped in trade blanket garments. There are two Skookum dolls in this collection; the first one is in the "Eyes Left" pose and shows a head band decorated with dove feathers. The other Skookum shows a woman holding her baby, wrapped in trade blankets. The condition of these Skookum dolls is good, with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of these two Skookum dolls are 12 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 2 1/2" and 12 1/4" x 4 1/2" x 2 3/4.
Group of Native American Baskets and Skookum Doll, three Popago hand woven baskets with one having lid; Skookum doll depicting Native American child with headband and blanket, signed under foot "Skookum Bully Good Indian"; 4"-9" high
A large collection of Skookum dolls, 20th Century Four with Skookum labels or embossed soles: Skookum (Bully Good) Indian / USA / Trade Mark Registered / Patented; One sole with "Made in Japan" label A collection of twenty Skookum dolls in various clothing including five women dolls with babies, two solo babies, six children, and eight single figures, with one metal stand, 21 pieces Largest: 15.5" H x 5" W x 4.5" D; Smallest: 3.25" H x 1.25" W x 1" D Dimensions: Largest: 15.5" H x 5" W x 4.5" D; Smallest: 3.25" H x 1.25" W x 1" D
Lot of (3) dolls. Black compo - 9" "Topsy" baby type with 5 pc. baby body and vintage clothing. 13" GG Drayton "Chocolate Drop" wih stamped Madame Hendren cloth body. Some vintage clothing. Condition: doll has had restoration. Both of these dolls have yarn-floss coming out of their heads. 10 1/2" All original Skookum doll with papoose.
Great Lakes Loom Beaded Doll Cradle, with Skookum Doll, PLUS
first half 20th century
lot of 2, includes:
thread-sewn cradle, lined with yellow wool cloth; beaded floral design in colors of greasy blue, yellow, pumpkin, pea green, black, and translucent burgundy against a white ground; housed inside cradle is a male skookum doll
cradle length 14-1/2 inches
a corn husk doll dressed in a floral pattern cotton dress, black wool skirt and leggings lined with a purple ribbon
height 11-1/2 inches
Lot of Native American dolls. Pair of Skookum dolls. 9" Female is in played with condition. Leather moccasins. 12 1/2" Female has a papoose. Tape moccasins. Both are marked on the feet. 9" Leather doll with the name "George" burned on the back.
Lot of (4) Native American dolls. Pair of 11" Skookum dolls - male and female with papoose. Condition: moth damage to felt. Pair of 11" Navajo dolls - male and female.
Plains Indian Skookum Doll circa 1950's: Featured in this lot is a Plains Indian Skookum doll circa 1950's. The Skookum doll was developed by Mary Dwyer McAboy (1876-1961) who was from Missoula, Montana. She began by carving apple head dolls and production evolved over the years from composition to plastic. This doll shows a cotton doll covered with commercial leather, sinew hand sewn, and stuffed and processed with trade seed beads. These beads include colors of black, translucent red, chalk white, sky blue, and many other colors on the dolls necklace. This doll is in good condition for its age, showing some wear to the leather face and clothes. This piece measures 5" x 1 1/4" x 10".
Seven Native American Skookum dolls, early 20th c., tallest - 15 1/2" h.
FIVE SKOOKUM DOLLS. Including one male figure 16'' h. and four female figures. 10'' H. to 16'' h. Some with children. Two having orange Skookum labels. One with plastic Skookum shoes. All with wooden dowel rod legs. With wear to blankets soiling wear on feet. Chips to label.
FIVE SKOOKUM DOLLS. Four female figures with children. One male figure. 10 1/2'' h. to 14 1/2'' h.
Fourteen Native American Skookum dolls early 20th c. tallest - 10 1/2". ?
Dried Apple Doll Skookum Collection c. mid 1900's: For your consideration is this dried apple Skookum doll collection, c. mid 1900's. There are three apple Skookum dolls in this collection. The first is the largest of the dolls and has upland bird feathers adorning the head, shows a dried apple core for its face, and is decorated with trade beads. The second shows a Skookum Bully Good trademark on the bottom of the left foot and is clothed in a trade blanket and has trade seed beads and trade beads around the neck. The last one shows wavy brown hair and is clothed in a trade blanket. The condition of these apple Skookum dolls is good for their age, with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of these dolls are 16 1/4" x 5" x 3" and 14" x 4" x 3" and 13” x 5" x 2 1/2".
LOT OF THREE SKOOKUM DOLLS. 9 3/4” brave with decal on foot reading “SKOOKUM (BULLY GOOD) INDIAN,” 9 1/2” squaw, and a 3 1/2” papoose on original cradle board. Included original mailing label from Grand Canyon, Arizona to new owner in Brookline, Mass. CONDITION: Brave and squaw very good; baby has chip on nose and deterioration to hair. RS 1-3541 (100-150)
5 VINTAGE AMERICAN INDIAN SKOOKUM DOLLS: 1) Skookum Doll is approx. 9.5'' h., in ''played with'' condition, wood legs, straw body and head with painted face; 2) Skookum Man is approx. 13.75'' h., with wood legs, straw body and head with hand painted red face; 3) Skookum Man is approx. 13'' h., with wood legs, straw body and head with hand painted face; 4) Skookum female doll with twig legs, leather dress and pants, and beaded necklace. 10.5'' h; 5) Female Skookum with papoose, flour sack dress and suede shoes.CONDITION: 1) Hair is thinning, face is marred; 2) Hair is disheveled, otherwise in very good condition; 3) Appears to be in very good condition. Right leg is approx .25'' shorter than the left; 4) Hair loss, some staining, played with condition; 5) Female and baby heads are wobbly. Overall normal wear.
Native American woodland doll early 20th c. with hide and beaded outfit 13 1/2" h. together with a Skookum doll 17" h. ?
Fourteen Native American Skookum dolls early 20th c. tallest - 10 1/2". ?
11" MIB Skookum doll No. 4035. Female doll with papoose. Very colorful. Leather moccasins with paper label one (1) foot.
5 Skookum Dolls, 3 men, a Squaw with papoose on back and one child, together with a Skookum look-alike made of clay, tallest 19
Native American woodland doll early 20th c. with hide and beaded outfit 13 1/2" h. together with a Skookum doll 17" h. ?
1950's Navajo Beaded Male & Female Skookum Dolls: Featured in this lot are these 1950's Navajo beaded, male & female, ceramic skookum dolls. The dolls show traditional southwest Native American design with human hair on both; the male shows garments identifying him with a trade seed bead ornament hung along the right hand side of the doll and a ceramic face. The female skookum doll shows great craftsmanship with a velvet dress and a beaded border on the dress and around her neck; she also adorns a bracelet on her left hand. The condition of these dolls is good with no obvious signs of damage; however, there is some wear consistent with age. The measurements of the dolls are 19" x 7" x 3" and 19" x 10" x 3".
Family of Six Skookum Dolls
Early 20th Century. All dolls with celluloid heads. Bright colored clothing and mohair wigs. 16" man in blue; 13" woman in brown with baby; 10" woman in blue and brown with baby; 9" child in blanket pouch; 8" baby in papoose. All in very good condition.
Original Early Pre-1940 Skookum Indian Doll: This is an original Skookum doll from the pre-1940’s. The Skookum doll was developed by Mary Dwyer McAboy (1876-1961) who was from Missoula, Montana. She began by carving apple head dolls and production evolved over the years from composition to plastic. Production of the Skookum dolls ended in the 1960's. This doll has wooden legs and is wrapped in a printed fleece blanket. The piece is in good condition. It measures 4. 5" wide and 13. 5" tall. The Skookum doll, a Native American Indian themed doll, is thought to be of a very early age and large size. Provenance: From a large old Native American artifacts and weapons collection in Great Falls, Montana. Early Skookum dolls of this size are exceedingly rare with such examples selling at auction for $2, 700 at High Noon’s and Manitou Galleries 8/12/2005 sale, Three for $2, 750 at the High Noon Western Americana 1/26/2013 sale and $2, 000 at the Showtime Auction Services 4/11/2015 sale. Condition For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer’s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.
Native American Skookum Doll, Mother with Child, first half of the 20th c., wearing a floral-patterned gown, wrapped in a Southwest style blanket, moccasins to feet, approx 10.5"h, 4"w, 2.5"d, 1lbs **Provenance: the consignor's family purchased the doll in the late 1930s/ early 1940s in Taos, New Mexico**
Navajo "Eyes Left" Skookum Doll c. 1900's: For your consideration is this Navajo Indians, "Eyes Left" Skookum doll, circa 1900's. The doll shows a classic Skookum design with a trade blanket garment decoration and hide moccasins, which have trade seed beads adorning the seam in colors of sky blue and black. The overall condition of this Skookum doll is good with some wear to the face of the doll consistent with age. The measurements of this Skookum doll are 13 1/2" x 4 3/4" x 2 1/2".
TWO VINTAGE NATIVE AMERICAN HAND PAINTED SKOOKUM DOLLS WITH BEAD NECKLACES AND BLANKET WRAPS. 14 1/2"H X 4 1/4"W (ONE)Two Vintage Native American hand painted Skookum dolls with bead necklaces and blanket wraps., Dimensions: 14 1/2"H x 4 1/4"W (one)
Two composition Skookum dolls tallest - 18". ?
Cheyenne Skookum Doll Pair Early circa 1900's: Featured in this lot is this Cheyenne skookum doll pair, circa 1900's. There are two dolls in this collection; the first shows a cotton doll covered with commercial leather, sinew hand sewn, and stuffed and processed with trade seed beads, including colors of chalk white, translucent red, and sky blue. The second doll shows a parfleche wrapped doll frame decorated with horse hair and a fringed cloth garment. The condition of these skookum dolls is good, with the smaller doll showing significant wear to the fabric garment; the larger doll is in great display condition. The measurements of these skookum dolls are 13 1/4" x 7 1/4" and 11" x 7".
Vintage Seminole & Skookum Doll Group Includes two (2) vintage coconut fiber, cloth and beaded Seminole dolls, one larger than the other, & one (1) Skookum doll (child doll on cradleboard). Also includes one (1) Small Plains hide tipi & one (1) miniature wood and hide drum. Largest doll measures approximately 8" high. All in Good condition, consistent with age & use.
SEVEN SKOOKUM DOLLS. 9'' h. to 16'' h. Four with complete Skookum labels - three are complete one is partial with a swastika. Four figures with children three males. Some with signs of wear including scratches spotting.
14 Vintage Native American Dolls - 5 Skookum: New World, America, California, 1920 to 1969. An intriguing set of 14 male and female Native American "Skookum" dolls, all standing and wrapped in polychrome blankets of geometric designs. All of these fascinating figurines feature round faces with slender eyes looking out to their right, slim eyebrows, flat noses, thin lips, and high cheekbones framed by long black hair and are dressed in linen and felt dresses, shirts, and pants of varying colors and patterns and tan moccasins. Many are additionally adorned with rosy cheeks, cloth or paper headbands, beaded necklaces, and braided hair. A few exhibit additional ornaments, such as a feathered headdress, a bandana, or a baby. Although 5 include a Skookum marking on their foot, all are clearly influenced by the Skookum doll aesthetic. The composite medium of the dolls can help to date them; while the earlier dolls are mostly made of wood with dowel rod legs, bodies stuffed with twigs, leaves, straw, and grass, and feet wrapped in suede, leather, or paper, the dolls made after 1948 are almost entirely plastic. Size of Largest: 5. 25" L x 3. 5" W x 17" H (13. 3 cm x 8. 9 cm x 43. 2 cm). . Mary McAboy (1876 to 1961) started making Native American dolls wrapped in blankets with apple heads in 1913, following the tradition of her mother who frequently made apple head dolls to give to friends and sell at social events. Astounded by their popularity, she soon obtained a patent for their design and the name "Skookum", a slang term from the United States Pacific Northwest meaning excellent or mighty. In 1920, Mary joined forces with the H. H. Tammen Company and began mass production and nationwide distribution of her Skookum dolls, which gradually changed from apple head dolls to dolls completely made from plastic composite, and continued to oversee production until her death in 1961. An excellent representation of her work, these dolls are just a small example of her business empire. . Another example of a Skookum doll can be found at Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College under the accession number 987. 35. 26724. . . Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection. . All items legal to buy/sell under U. S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. . . A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. . We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. . #157427 Condition Excellent with some miniscule fraying and apertures of fabric and chipping to paint as commensurate with age. Remarkable remaining pigment.
Ten Skookum Dolls and Miscellaneous Items, ht. to 12 in. Estimate $300-400 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Sixteen Native American Skookum dolls early 20th c. tallest - 11 1/4". ?
Two Native American Related Items, a Skookum doll with drum, and a horn, beaded, and horse hair club.
A miniature beaded cradle board with Skookum doll Early 20th century, a hide and wood cradle applied with white, blue, green, yellow and red beads, housing a Skookum doll head with fabric body, 8.25'' H x 2.25'' W x 2.25'' D, est: $300/500
Provenance: Private Collection, Altadena, CA
Large Store Model Skookum Doll, (damage), ht. 33 in. Estimate $200-250 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Skookum Doll Display Size male figure wrapped in a trade blanket and polished cotton clothing 35 in.mid 20th century Condition: Near excellent; some light fading to clothing.