Name: Sarah Niemela OOAK Doll
Made by and When: Sarah Niemela, 2001
Material: Cernit, mohair, paint
Marks: ©2001 Sarah Niemela is incised vertically across the doll’s back.
Height: 16 inches
Hair, Eyes, Mouth: Dark brown mohair wig, inset brown glass eyes, closed mouth
Clothes: The two-piece floral-print top and skirt are accented at the waist with a red belt. Underneath is an all-in-one shift, half-slip, and panties combo. The feet are bare. A butterfly choker completes the fashion.
Other: Sculpted in Cernit (a brand of polymer clay), this beautiful one-of-a-kind doll is an example of Sarah Niemela’s doll art created for discerning collectors. This doll is an example of the artist’s meticulous detailing, which includes beautifully sculpted faces, hands, and feet; handmade wigs, clothing, and custom-made doll stands.
Gallery (Photos and description courtesy of Telisa Spain.)
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