She Wears it Well

Name: She Wears It Well Made by and When: Frantz Brent-Harris of Sona Dolls, 2017 Material: Resin and silk with a steel base Height: 3 feet Hair/Eyes/Mouth: Natural texture fibers create an upward Afro/brown painted eyes with applied eyelashes/closed mouth with luscious red-painted lips Clothes: Elaborate headdress of a red slave ship with red chainsContinue reading “She Wears it Well”

Hallelujah Sisters Esta, Vesta, and Rose

Name: Hallelujah Sisters Esta, Vesta, and Rose Made by and When: Wyatt Hicks, 2015 Material: Sculpey, cloth, and wire Height: 6 inches Hair, Eyes, Mouths: Hats cover their hairless heads, and their faces are without features. Clothes: Yellow knit dresses and floppy hats Other: Limited-edition posable praise dancers sold in sets of three, inspired byContinue reading “Hallelujah Sisters Esta, Vesta, and Rose”

Walnut Baby

Name: Walnut Baby Made by and When: Floyd Bell, 2000 Material: Walnut wood with spring joints Marks: ©Floyd Bell (other indiscernible markings) / 2000 Height: 12 inches Hair/Eyes/Mouth: Black painted carved dots in the head represent curls/brown painted eyes/smiling mouth Clothes: White gown with light blue ribbon at the neck with lace trim at theContinue reading “Walnut Baby”