A young hunter draws his bow against a buffalo cow drinking from a stream. Before he can loose his arrow, there is no buffalo — instead, there stands a beautiful young woman, whom he knows he must marry. The hunter's people shun the Buffalo Woman, and so she returns, with their son, Calf Boy, to her people. The hunter's heart compels him to follow. But he has been warned: The Buffalo Nation is angry at the Straight-up-People. And if he cannot find his wife and son among the many buffalo, they will be lost to him forever.
We Come in Many Shades doll in order traditional elk tooth dresses. Dresses are made by Fawn, Chippewa Cree from Rocky Boy. Elk teeth are symbolized by tiny white buttons on this wool dresss. Dolls are made in partnership with Nila Dolls of Ukraine.
Doll sizes vary in height from 11.5 inches to 12 inches. Doll stands not included.
Women and girls wear their elk tooth dresses, if they have them, on ceremonial occasions. The dress displays the family's status, hunting ability, and ability to trade. It also is a symbol of their ethnic identity as Plains women.
Product code: Authentic Native Made Elk Tooth Dress Doll with order book