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The listing, Rare Vintage Souvenir Skookum Papoose Bisque Doll Native American Indian Blanket Wrapped! has ended.

Vintage Skookum 1940'S Souvenir Native American Papoose Indian little Bisque Baby Doll Wrapped In Colorful Blanket. Measures 3 1/2" x 1 1/2"
Beautiful condition!

Meaning of "Skookum"

.Skookum is a Chinook Jargon word that has come into general use in the Pacific Northwest.

The word skookum has three main meanings:

(in regional English) an adjective with a variety of positive connotations;
a monster; similar to the sasquatch.
a souvenir doll once common in the United States in tourist areas.

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Questions & Comments

Beautiful item! But I'm claustrophobic just looking at him! LOL

Jul 28th, 2014 at 6:26:40 AM PDT by

He needed comfort and security so to keep him from fearing the outside world his PTSD ridden parents RAISED HIM in that blanket, he is really 67 years old! BUT......hes MENTALLY healthy :P

Jul 28th, 2014 at 6:30:17 AM PDT by

I'm bidding on this one, fine auction.

Jul 18th, 2014 at 10:00:23 AM PDT by

Thank you! A very rare dolly for sure! Will fan you when Listia allows lol :)

Jul 18th, 2014 at 11:28:41 AM PDT by

Fanned you finally Juliadodge14!

Jul 19th, 2014 at 5:32:31 PM PDT by

Great auction

Jul 18th, 2014 at 10:36:13 AM PDT by

Yes, its been very rare that ive seen an actual tiny bisque doll this small! to tink it was once a common tourist sales item. There are many that are plastic but not that are bisque! Thank you for coming hopefully I will be able to fan you :)

Jul 18th, 2014 at 11:27:47 AM PDT by

Im just realizing how very perfect the expression, construction and condition this is for a Bisque doll!

Jul 18th, 2014 at 11:30:09 AM PDT by

Of course the item is HAND PAINTED as well! may have been 1930's but I said 40's to be safe :)

Jul 18th, 2014 at 11:31:09 AM PDT by

Looks like he's hungrey :(

Jul 18th, 2014 at 11:31:45 AM PDT by

Bidding again, had to get more credits for this one. I reached my fan limits for now and fanned you.

Jul 30th, 2014 at 8:09:43 AM PDT by

Hi Julia, already a fan of yours! Thanks for "Saving up" this baby needs a good home !!

Jul 30th, 2014 at 11:08:01 AM PDT by

If I had enough credits I would gin. but I spent some on other Indian items.

Jul 30th, 2014 at 11:55:18 AM PDT by

Awww, now WHO is gonna give this lil tyke a home?

Jul 30th, 2014 at 3:58:43 PM PDT by

I love this doll I'm a huge fan of Indian dolls ..

Aug 1st, 2014 at 12:11:53 AM PDT by

Some are quite rareand valuble depending on the tribe and the location / time period, materials.....ALOT! Good luck with your hobby and thank you for coming!

Aug 1st, 2014 at 5:59:38 AM PDT by

F&W

Aug 1st, 2014 at 2:39:36 AM PDT by

Welcome! Thanks for coming, will fan when my limit is raised!

Aug 1st, 2014 at 5:56:54 AM PDT by

Hey Capt. what do you think the around abouts of the value of this?

Aug 2nd, 2014 at 1:48:26 PM PDT by

Sorry friend, im no expert or appraiser

Aug 2nd, 2014 at 2:24:14 PM PDT by

I saw one like this on Rubylane for $109 . I think the hair maybe real, and the blanket looks like Hudson Bay . Very nice!! Watching and stop by and check out my auctions!This looks like a very good piece! But I am no authority , either.!

Aug 3rd, 2014 at 4:28:47 PM PDT by

Why thanks Listerena! Your vast experiance is always welcome, I do appreciate that! I will be by too :)

Aug 3rd, 2014 at 4:35:57 PM PDT by

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