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CLOTH DOLLS
Made by Mollie Santos, around 1960
of Hickiwan Village, Tohono O'odham Reservation
Gift of Dr. Bernard Fontana, 1960
(ASM #E-4212 a and b)

Museum Ethnologist Bernard Fontana purchased this pair of dolls from Goldie Richmond at Tracey's Trading Post in San Simon. Goldie sold a variety of Indian crafts as well as basketry. These dolls, dressed in festive wear, were made in a rolling and tying technique that required no stitching.

Cloth Dolls
Photograph by Diane Dittemore.

Carolyn O'Bagy Davis with Coiled Yucca Man-in-the-Maze Plaque (displayed on wall) and Goldie's Crocheted Man-in-the-Maze Doily
Guest curator, Carolyn O'Bagy Davis displays Coiled Yucca Man-in-the-Maze Plaque (displayed on wall) and Goldie's Crocheted Man-in-the-Maze Doily. Photograph by Geoffrey Ashley.

CROCHETED MAN-IN-THE-MAZE DOILY
Made by Goldie Richmond, date unknown
On loan to ASM, Private Collection

Goldie was inspired to render a Tohono O'odham "man-in-the-maze" design in a crocheted technique. This doily is yet another example of her exquisite handiwork and keen and inventive design sense.

COILED YUCCA MAN-IN-THE-MAZE PLAQUE
Made by Sarah Ortega
Ventana Village, Tohono O'odham Reservation
Gift of Margaret Beecher, 2000
(ASM #2000-14-26)

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