Doll c. 20th century

wood

2d character

3d sculpting

jewelry design

3d character model

wearable design

character design

child character design

3d modeling

wood

character design for animation

3d character modeling

This pair of Maasai dolls, created in the 20th century, showcases traditional craftsmanship and cultural symbolism. Each doll, carved from wood and adorned with beads, shells, and fabric, represents a stylized figure with long, flowing hair, elaborate jewelry, and a vibrant red skirt. These dolls, now in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art, are believed to have served as playthings or as objects with ritualistic significance.