NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN DOLLS

DOLL MAKER — Native American Indian Artist Manuela Aguiar lives on a remote mountain top in the Indigenous Community ejido of Santa Catarina, Baja California Mexico. Manuela is well known for her authentic Native American doll making.

California Indigenous Native American dolls were originally made of clay, plant fibers or animal hides. After European contact cloth was obtained in trade and became widely used by the Native population of North America.

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To buy purchase authentic Santa Catarina Paipai Kumeyaay Indian dolls, please visit the Shumup Ko Hup "Dream Come True" Indian store in Old Town State Historic Park, San Diego, California.